Course
syllabus (International Development Projects):
- International Development Projects. The Project Idea or concept.
- The Development Project cycle. The Project approach of the different institutions.
- The Logical Framework Approach for designing and
monitoring projects. The Logical Framework Matrix
- Work-plan and Schedule development.
- Search for consortium partners and subcontractors, pre-bid
agreements, pricing and management fees. Consortium negotiation.
- Conclusions and review.
 Course learning materials:  
Related
masters: Diploma Multilateral institutions
- Master International Relations.
Spanish: Comercio Exterior
Objectives
- Getting to know the logical framework approach and its tools.
- General acquaintance with the Development Project cycle management, its key documents and tools.
Course summary (International Development Projects)
The Development Project cycle, International Projects, Key Concepts for Participating, Logical Framework Approach for designing and monitoring projects, Matrix, Work-plan and Schedule development, ...
In this module we will study what a Project cycle is and its different
stages. We will introduce the concepts of Logical Framework Approach and
Logical Framework Matrix (we will study the Logical Framework Matrix and
other related issues more in-depth in the following Module).
We will learn how to look for partners and make consortia for bidding for
projects.
Project cycle Management (PCM) represents the stages followed by the
organization to design, finance, implement and evaluate
projects in these institutions. All stages comprise certain documents and
requirements before being able to progress to the next stage.
The Logical Framework Approach (LFA) is one of the main tools used in
International Organizations for designing, planning and monitoring projects. It
consists of diagnosis tools, identification tools and a logical framework
matrix. Among diagnosis tools we can find the following: Involved Agents Tree
and Problems Tree. Among identification tools: Objective Analysis and
Alternative Analysis.
A Logical Framework Matrix (LFM) is a tool that is used for
conceptualization, designing, executing, monitoring and evaluating projects. It
contains:
- Narrative summary of objectives and activities.
- Objectively verifiable indicators.
- Means of verification.
- Assumptions.
When looking for partners and making consortia it is important to have clear
objectives and ideas, and approach them with certain references and capability
statements and propose specific tenders or grants to jointly bid with them.
Example of part of a project work-plan or schedule.
International Development, Projects, Participating, Project cycle, Key Concepts, Logical Framework, Approach, designing, monitoring projects, Matrix, Work-plan, Schedule development | 
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