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==Description==

The Logical Framework Approach takes the form of a four-by-four project table.

The Logical Framework Approach takes the form of a four-by-four project table. The rows represent types of events that take place as a project is implemented: ''Activities'', ''Outputs'', ''Purpose'' and ''Goal'' (from bottom to top on the left hand side — see EC web site under external links). The columns represent types of information about the events: a ''Narrative'' description, ''Objectively Verifiable Indicators'' (OVIs) of these events taking place, ''Means of Verification'' (MoV) where information will be available on the OVIs, and ''Assumptions''. Assumptions are external factors that could have an influence, whether positive or negative, on the events described in the narrative column. The list of assumptions should include the factors that may impact the project's success but cannot be directly controlled by the project or program managers. In some cases, these include what could be ''killer assumptions'', which if invalid will have major negative consequences for the project. A good project design should be able to substantiate its assumptions, especially those with a high potential to have a negative impact.

The rows represent types of events that take place as a project is implemented: ''Activities'', ''Outputs'', ''Purpose'' and ''Goal'' (from bottom to top on the left hand side — see EC web site under external links).

The columns represent types of information about the events: a ''Narrative'' description, ''Objectively Verifiable Indicators'' (OVIs) of these events taking place, ''Means of Verification'' (MoV) where information will be available on the OVIs, and ''Assumptions''. Assumptions are external factors that could have an influence, whether positive or negative, on the events described in the narrative column.

The list of assumptions should include the factors that may impact the project's success but cannot be directly controlled by the project or program managers. In some cases, these include what could be ''killer assumptions'', which if invalid will have major negative consequences for the project. A good project design should be able to substantiate its assumptions, especially those with a high potential to have a negative impact.

===Temporal logic model===