Create result levels, results and indicators

Result Level:

Result levels represent the hierarchical structure of outcomes within a logical framework. Level 1 typically corresponds to the overall goal of the project, while subsequent levels (e.g., Level 2, Level 3) break down the goal into more specific and measurable results. This structured approach helps in systematically tracking and assessing the project's progress and impact.

Result:

A result refers to a specific change or outcome that a project or program aims to achieve. It represents a key achievement contributing to the overall goal. Results are often organized hierarchically to facilitate a clear understanding of the intended impact and outcomes.ve.

Indicator:

An indicator is a specific, observable, and measurable variable used to assess progress toward achieving a result or outcome. Indicators provide quantitative or qualitative data that enable the evaluation of project performance. They serve as benchmarks or signals, helping to gauge whether activities are on track and contributing to the desired changes outlined in the logframe.

Result level

If you wish to make modifications to the result structure or haven't selected one during the creation of a log frame, you can add a new results level by clicking on the "Add" button and selecting "Level."

A drawer will appear, allowing you to input the name of the new level; click "Save" to confirm. Repeat this process until all required levels have been entered.

To edit the name of a result level, click on the respective result level, and make the necessary changes.

Result

In a manner similar to adding a result level, to add a new result within a level, click the "Add" button and choose "Result." Input the result name, provide an optional description, assign the result to a specific level (e.g., Impact, Outcome, Output), and add any optional assumptions about the result.

Indicator

In Reframe Monitor, you have the option to choose from three types of indicators:

Numeric Indicator:

Numeric indicators are chosen when there is a need to assess progress by measuring numerical values over time. This type is appropriate for tracking and quantifying changes in absolute quantities or counts. Depending on your data availability this indicator can be stored in two data formats:

Latest change (since last reporting): Here data entries are totaled cumulatively over time. This option is suitable when you need to track incremental chnages and continously add to the existing total
Total value (since project start): Here each data entry for this indicator is the current total. This option is ideal when each entry directly reflects the comprehensive, up-to-date value without any need for additional summation.

Percentage Indicator:

Percentage indicators are selected when the focus is on measuring progress in terms of percentages over time. This type is suitable for evaluating relative changes or proportions within a given context.

Process Indicator:

Process indicators are preferred when measuring activities, steps, or processes essential for implementing an activity. This type is particularly useful for assessing the progression through sequential stages required for successful implementation of a process.

To include an indicator in a result, click on "Add" and then choose "Indicator." A dialog will open, leading you through the step-by-step creation of the indicator.

Step 1: General

Select the result to which you want to assign this indicator.

Input the full name of the indicator.

Provide an indicator abbreviation, serving as a reference code, often related to its result, such as OI1 for output indicator 1.

Choose the indicator type.

Enter the definitions and sources of your indicator.

For reminder management, specify the frequency for sending reminders to add data to your indicator.

Assign a responsible person for this indicator.

Step 2: Baseline, Target and Disaggregations

Only for numeric and percentage indicators

Specify the unit of measure, representing the specific quantity used to express the output of the indicator.

Enter the baseline and target for this indicator

If your indicator requires disaggregation, click on "Add Disaggregation." A menu will appear with common disaggregations already available by default.
- Once a disaggregation is selected, enter the baseline and target values. Ensure that the baseline and target values for the disaggregation sum up to the overall values entered in the total above.

Managing disaggregations

If one of the default disaggregations does not completely suit your needs, you can modify it without creating an entirely new one from scratch. Simply alter the name of the dimension or categories, or add and delete as necessary. Note that changing a default disaggregation creates a copy.
If the required disaggregation for your indicator is not available by default, click on the "Create" button to customize one to meet the indicator's requirements.
- Enter the name of the dimension covered by this disaggregation, along with the categories you need to report on (e.g., country with the categories Ghana, Senegal, and Tanzania).
If you use a disaggregation in multiple indicators and want to change it for all indicators, you can do so in the settings. Navigate to the disaggregations tab and modify any disaggregation as needed.

Step 3: Milestones

In the final step, you have the opportunity to define individual milestones for your indicator. The system generates milestones automatically based on the project information you entered (start and end date) and the reporting frequency.

For the process indicator, this step is mandatory, and you are required to create process milestones that should be achieved throughout your project. The system will offer some example milestones to guide you through this process.

You can add or delete any milestone besides the baseline and target if needed.
For each milestone a date and value for the total as well as for the disaggregation must be enterd

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