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It is important to identify risks and assumption before starting a project because it will help you understand where to rely and where to move to. Also, this will help you develop and have an achievable project design part.

While designing a logframe, it is important to list all the risks and assumptions that have been made. This helps the implementing team to be on the look out to avoid or mitigate risk when they encounter it. Some risks may require the assistance of external parties (e.g. security) and it is important to loop them in before hand. Risks and assumptions can make/break a project and therefore must be handled with care.

how do i identify the risk and assumption in my project

Regarding the risks and assumption I deeply understand the process as you mentioned at last model about the issues of conducting birthday to mom I leaned and understand much, Thank You.

Assumptions refers to individual biases in developing a framework while risk refers to uncontrollable circumstances beyond ones control in the course of the project.

Risks and assumptions are essential to lead to the success of the project. Since it is a question of the conditions which can thwart the success of the project during its conception.

I have learnt the difference between Risks and assumptions and the significance of identifying them at the project design phase through the Log frame.
Risk- These are external factors that fall negatively affect delivery of the project. These factors are also beyond the control of the project manager.
Assumptions - These are factors that are purely base on the bias of the project manager and can affect the delivery of the project.
The importance of identifying the risks and assumptions of the project at the design stage is that you will be able to make informed decisions on how best to implement the project as well as make timely decisions on how to mitigate the effects of the identified risk.
The most efficient way to identify the potential risks and assumptions for the project is through the if/then statements. Through linking various inputs and outputs one can correctly identify the risks and assumptions of a given project.
Risks and assumptions should be identified for the goal of the project, the purpose as well as the project activities i.e inputs and outputs.

Risk and Assumptions could help me to determine what risk can be occurred or make assumptions about it

risk is defined as an uncertain threat that, in case of occurring, could have a negative impact in the completion of the Goal.
Identifying Risk and assumptions are an important part of a project because they could allow possible solutions prior to the assumptions or risk occurring.
For example with reference to the Galz and Goals programme in Namibia the risk and assumptions will include that:
Parents and guardians might not want their young girls to participate in the programmme- lack of support from parents.
The coaches might not be willing to take time to to attend life skills training.
Young girls might not be willing to get tested for HIV.
Young girls might not be allowed to play football because of gender roles and norms
however, all this risks could have a solution if they happen to occur.

Risk and assumption helps in defining, formulating, and validating project hypothesis.

The issue of risks and assumptions is an important one in business or project establishment. Same for bias. More often we tend to start ventures on the basis of our beliefs and intuition than empirical evidence. The results have been that our projects fail

True, we must be very considerate during the planning phase

Identifying the risks and assumptions at every step - Input, Output, Outcome & Impact, would help in preparing for the foreseeable setbacks with proactive measures. Having a contingency plan for all possible risks, would save time, cost and other resources. Having assumptions outlined would help in specifying the conditions under which each step would be successful.

This topic has been very informative to me, I have appreciated the need to always find evidence to support my what if especially when linking outputs to outcomes, this cab be done through searching for evidence from previous studies or projects so as to avoid bias

The risks and assumptions is an important aspect in which any monitoring and evaluation planning has to critically deal with if really the project is willing for success. Most of the avoidable problems that might be encountered would have been dealt with.

Risks and assumptions are things that can cause the smooth project implementation. They do not necessarily emanate from the implementers but are rather beyond their control. Risks and assumptions are useful in mitigating challenges as they pop up because provision would have made for them at the planning phase.

I have understood what risks are and assumptions.

difference betwin risk and assumption

This module is very import and actually I understand very the rique and the assumptions. They are very important in the Logframe

This module is very import and actually I understand very the rique and the assumptions. They are very important in the Logframe

KEY TERMS
Here are a few important words that you will use this week.

Logframe (Logical Framework)
A tool for project design. A logframe describes:

The project’s activities

The project’s short-term and long-term goals

How progress towards goals will be measured

Risks that might prevent you from reaching your goals

Inputs
These are the resources that go into your project. Examples include:

money

activity space

an expert’s time

Outputs
These are the products or services that your project makes. Examples include:

homes built

loans given

workshops held

Outcomes
These are the positive effects of your project. Examples include:

participants learning new skills

the rate of an illness going down

Impact
This is the large positive change that you hope your project will create for the world. Examples include:

improving the health of a target population

saving a species from extinction

Risks
Factors outside of your control that could cause your project to go poorly. Examples include:

participants may not be able to get to the workshop

funds intended for the project may be taken by government officials

Assumptions
Things that you believe but that are not supported by evidence. Examples include:

participants will be allowed to join this activity

participants who have learned financial skills will want to save money

in module 2 :

Risks and Assumptions
identifying the risks and assumptions can give to assess the scenaries take steps to avoid these problems , while you analysis the situation.
Risks are the things outside of your control that might disrupt your plan. Assumptions are your biases: the things that you believe without much evidence. When you design a project, it is important to find the risks and assumptions before the project starts.

Regards.

In this context, a risk is defined as an uncertain threat that, in case of occurring, could have a negative impact in the completion of the Goal or Activity. An assumption, on the other side, is the necessary condition that will enable the successful completion of the Goal or Activity.

This are bias or situation that can affect the objective/ goal of a projects thus affect the outcome. They can be internal or external

This are bias or situation that can affect the objective/ goal of a projects thus affect the outcome. They can be internal or external

Risques et hypothèse

Risques et hypothèse

Risques et hypothèse

Risques et Hypothèse sont-ils des outils pour mesurer les impacts ?

This module is very import and actually I understand very the rique and the assumptions. They are very important in the Logframe

Risques et hyppothese sont il des outils pour mesurer les impact

module 2 was very helpful but I would like additional content on the logframe.

Are there like a minimum or maximum number of risks and assumptions that should be listed.
If a project has too many risks and assumptions listed isn't that a flag for a poor project design?
Can you make changes to inputs, outputs and outcomes after reviewing your risks and assumptions?

in general, the risks and the assumptions make it possible to undermine the extent to which the plan to organize could not work because of several factors that were not taken at the start.

Risks are things out of our control that could disrupt our plan, and Assumptions are our prejudices the things we believe in without much evidence.

it is essential to find the risks and assumptions before starting the project. In this sense, we must identify them in the logical framework, that is to say at each level of this framework inputs, outputs, results and impact we should ask the following questions, what could go wrong? Is there anything that could prevent us from providing the inputs? And, if we provide the inputs, are we sure that will lead to the outputs? using IF/THEN form.

Risks and assumptions are put in place and analyzed to prepare for the unseen possible events. We come up with project risks and assumptions by studying past events and engaging beneficiaries.
For the imaginary project proposed in Module 1, the Risks would be;

1. Women in rural areas would not take the prenatal vitamins and pregna care because of culture and beliefs
   2.Women in rural areas do not like their vitals being monitored during pregnancy because of beliefs in their culture.

A way to avoid these risks would be to engage traditional leadership in promoting healthy pregnancy.

Risk are what the project has no control of while assumptions are your biases that influence the project

When we do not take into account verifiable data into our project design we can assume that we will succeed, but data help us to ask questions about the risks and the real impact of the project, I have seen many good projects with lots of funding that have not produce the desired impact because the bias was prevalent in the design stage. To really create a long lasting impact in communities we need to constantly ask about risks and assumptions and adapt to it in our project.

• Non-adherence of the population to the Project
• Lack of necessary space for farms in the targeted municipalities
• Lack of experienced trainers in the field
• Resistance of populations to change

Risks are events that projects do not have any control over it while assumptions are biases of project implementers that influence the outcome of a project

Risk and assumption help you to identify problems and biases that can negatively affect your projects

identifying the problem before embarking on a project will help you reach a positive result.

also knowing the biases of what effect the project negatively will however, assist you on your impact , input, output and output.

Do we have to asses the probability of each risk? What should we do if the risk is high?

I have come to realized that a good project logframe sould imcopasses 'Riska and Assumptations'. As identifying risks and asumptions especially considering 'If and THAN statement.
However, what I do not undestand and I need some clearity; is how to link and ask question regarding the verious levels within the logframe if something goes wrong to the IF and THAN statement.

Risks are factors that ciuld the projects to go poorly. Assumptions are beliefs that may be true but are not evident.

Risks are factors that ciuld the projects to go poorly. Assumptions are beliefs that may be true but are not evident.

An assumption is a statement that you assume is true and a risk is an assumption with a higher level of failure. A risk is an event that could happen with a notable probability and could affect the outcome of the project sustainability.

Risk and Assumptions are often overlooked in design phase and posed a real threat in project implementations since it is situations and or circumstances that are unprepared for hence delays or even worse derailed a project. By exploring risk and assumptions we are able to plan forward and adjust to situations and or circumstances. It gives confidence in people who implements projects that most scenarios are catered for and a mental realizations that not all are within our control and instead focus on aspect of project that we are able to effect.

Risks and assumptions help us see the conditions which are out of our control during our project, and lists all the things that might disrupt our project. They are included in the logframe and are made based on the experience of the past events. These risks and assumptions can be spotted by writing the if/then statements for the project. The if/then statements can point out the gaps between input and output, between output and outcome and between outcome and impact. After identifying some of the risks and assumptions before the project begins, we can take steps to avoid them and can respond to them before and during the project design phase.

I have learned that it is very important to think deeply about the risks and assumptions that may hurt your project and take steps to rectify and neutralize their effects to ensure that the project run smoothly and that the desired impact is achieved.

It is very important to identify the risks and assumptions , because we sow a lot of projets which did not make impact, they didn't work seriously on the project's risks.

Possible risk

Risks are things that might have a negative impact on a project and are outside one's control. It is important to identify possible risks so as to take the right steps in reducing the chances of the risks taking place.

Assumptions are biases or things one believes without proper evidence.

**Data Management Questions **

1. Who will collect data?
2. Who will enter and collate data?
3. Who will check data quality?
4. Who will analyze the data?
5. Who will store data?
6. Who will create reports?
7. Who will send reports?
8. Who will make decisions based on the data?

It's important to make assumptions about the risks that may occur when undertaking a project. Yes it is important as it will make us prepare for unforeseen circumstances on the project. I identifying risks and the mitigation strategies is important for a project, so you are not caught off guard.

Risks and assumptions are the possible hinderences to the implementation of the project. Possible risks need to be outlined so that we know, the possible setbacks we might have. if not managed well the risks can lead to the failure of the project.

Risks and assumptions are things that can cause the smooth project implementation. They do not necessarily emanate from the implementers but are rather beyond their control. Risks and assumptions are useful in mitigating challenges as they pop up because provision would have made for them at the planning phase.

I enjoyed the lecture, it is very explanatory. Thanks

Risks and assumptions are very important. It seems that sometimes, depending on your project, you can't see them. Maybe the organization can use an outside resource to help it find those risks and assumptions or it is impossible to use someone outside the organization?

There a link betwin risks and assumptions so what are de different for them

I think this is a very important part of the project circle, this module has help me to eliminate any form of biasness and checking for every possible risk and avoid assumptions which may come up
as a result of planning the project.

Risks are events that may have a negative impact on the project while assumptions describe the situations, events, conditions or decisions which are necessary for the success of the project, but which are largely or completely beyond the control of the project's management

Well elaborated and going great so far

Risks are uncertain threat that, in case of occurring, could have a negative impact in the completion of the Goal or Activity. They can result into poor performance of the project since one can not be able to control them. For example in Live Health Initiative when they donate re-usable sanitary towels to girls in school ,the girls may decide not to use them instead.
Assumption are conditions that will enable the successful completion of the Goal or Activity although they are not believed. In Live Health Initiative the management believe that by issuing reusable sanitary towels to girls in school will prevent early marriage and school drop-out, but this is not an assurance that 100% of girls will finish their education.

Risk assessment is a term used to describe the overall process or method where you: Identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm (hazard identification). Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard (risk analysis, and risk evaluation.

Risk assessments are very important as they form an integral part of an occupational health and safety management plan. They help to:

Create awareness of hazards and risk.
Identify who may be at risk (e.g., employees, cleaners, visitors, contractors, the public, etc.).
Determine whether a control program is required for a particular hazard.
Determine if existing control measures are adequate or if more should be done.
Prevent injuries or illnesses, especially when done at the design or planning stage.
Prioritize hazards and control measures.
Meet legal requirements where applicable.

An assumption, on the other side, is the necessary condition that will enable the successful completion of the Goal or Activity. If the assumption doesn't happen then the project is negatively affected. With a risk we anticipate that the risk might happen and thus negatively impact our project.

Risk and assumption are along with the project.
Fir example you are going to build a house .now risks are there, if government not allowed you, financial market crashed out,labor strikes, not qualified engineering
But assumption is may you will not face these problems

This module provided a great insight into Risks and Assumptions perceptions

Taking notes of risk and assumptions that may affect the project before it is implemented is very important ,this is because it may help us spot out biases on our project plan and help us prepare for any serious damage that may hurt the project

Risks are the things outside of your control, while assumptions are your biases.

Risks as substance beyond control can be expected and therefore plan for management strategy(ies). Risks are part of our lives and as such we can do away with them. While assumptions express our thought, with risk management strategy(ies), we can work towards achieving our assumptions.

Risk are the things that are outside your control that might affect/disturb your plan, it is important to identify the risks associated with the project in oder to plan for mitigation measure.

The evidence of nursing activities in the traditional society can’t be traced due to lack of written documents. It started with healers, herbalists to maintain the health of the people. The first Ghanaian Chief Nursing Officer was Mrs. Docia Kisseih. He led a number of nurses whose skills were not learnt in class but through experience of long years of house-keeping and child-bearing. The health care was introduced during colonialism. The British sisters offered medical training to the willing members. Read more: https://yen.com.gh/109219-objectives-core-values-ghana-health-service.html

Risks and assumptions will enable us to avoid our biases during M & E

                                                            **RISKS AND ASSUMPTIONS.**

Risks are factors outside of your control that could cause projects to go poorly.
Assumptions are things that you believe that are not supported by evidence.

It is important to plan for risks and assumptions ahead time so that you can understand events and conditions that are unforeseeable and might affect our implementation.

Risks and assumptions should be well accounted for since they may have effects on the overal goal.

For a project design plan to be successful, risks and assumptions should be considered, as these are things that are beyond the control of the Project Authority or anyone involved in the project. All of this can be done prior to design or even during project design.
Thus, by taking these contingencies into account, you will be less surprised by unforeseen events. Obviously, we cannot list all the risks and assumptions.

Risks are the things that may affect the project externally over which there may be no control.
Assumptions are the biases one has over the project not being back up by any much evidences

the risk and assumption is a big threat for the project

I have understood that when you design a project , it is important to find the risks and assumptions before the project begins. Risks are the things that one cannot control and that might interrupt with project plans. Assumptions can be regarded as biases , these are things that one believes but without much evidence.

For a project design plan to be successful, risks and assumptions should be considered, as these are things that are beyond the control of the Project Authority or anyone involved in the project. All of this can be done prior to design or even during project design.
Thus, by taking these contingencies into account, you will be less surprised by unforeseen events. Obviously, we cannot list all the risks and assumptions.

Identifying the risks and assumptions may seem easy, but there is more to it than meets the eye. The assumptions describe the situations, events, conditions or decisions which are necessary for the success of the project, but which are largely or completely beyond the control of the project's management. When you’ve identified the possible risks, you have to assess what the probability is that each risk occurs:
If the risk is very likely to occur and the impact on the project is grave (it is doubtful you can achieve the project), then you have to redesign your project to eliminate or significantly reduce this risk. If this is not possible you should really think again about doing the project.
If the risk is likely to occur and the impact is important, but not life threatening, you should include it in the logframe and monitor the risk. If possible, you should try to influence the risk.
If the impact of the risk is low, you shouldn’t include it into the logframe.

Risks as substance beyond control can be expected and therefore plan for management strategy(ies). Risks are part of our lives and as such we can do away with them. While assumptions express our thought, with risk management strategy(ies), we can work towards achieving our assumptions.

Risks are factors outside one's control that can affect the project. Example is Inability of the resource person to get to the workshop or seminar venue.

Assumptions are biases (things that one believe in but are not supported by evidence).

Risks and assumptions are unforeseen events that affect the end result of the activities and the goals of a project. It is important to identify risks and assumptions so as to accommodate & mitigate them early in case they occur during the lifecycle of the project. Data and information is collected from past events, present events and expected future events that may disrupt the projects. Past events act as case studies in drawing conclusions, present events inform the immediate risks and assumptions that can affect a project while future events are the occurrences with possibilities of happening.

Risks and assumptions are unforeseen events that affect the end result of the activities and the goals of a project. It is important to identify risks and assumptions so as to accommodate & mitigate them early in case they occur during the lifecycle of the project. Data and information is collected from past events, present events and expected future events that may disrupt the projects. Past events act as case studies in drawing conclusions, present events inform the immediate risks and assumptions that can affect a project while future events are the occurrences with possibilities of happening.

A risk is an uncertain threat that, in case of occurring, could have an adverse impact on Goal or Activity of a project.

An assumption, on the other side, is the necessary condition that will enable the successful completion of the Goal or Activity but without evidence of it

A risk is an uncertain threat that, in case of occurring, could have an adverse impact on Goal or Activity of a project.

An assumption, on the other side, is the necessary condition that will enable the successful completion of the Goal or Activity but without evidence of it

Risk os not always clear unless u are familiar with culture

Risks and Assumptions are more importante to plan the M&E plan because it'll alert you what could going wrong during the implementation of the project.

The assumptions describe the situations, events, conditions or decisions which are necessary for the success of the project, but which are largely or completely beyond the control of the project's management.

The risks and assumptions can be a result of many things in the project design including over ambition, biases, information gaps, imperfect information or unprecedented turn of events. Typically, when a project is designed, there is the morale to achieve the impacts within time, budget and efficiency. However, there is no perfect system for project implementation. Not everything is in the project participants control. Having clearly identified and defined risks and assumptions help to anticipate possible alternatives that can be explored when such occur. Risks and assumptions identification places the M&E planner as a devils advocate thinking about everything that may go wrong. When assumptions and risks are clear, the project implementation team becomes more flexible and forward thinking on possible contingency measures that can be adopted to steer the project through the challenges. It helps avoid frustration and the risks of premature project termination.

Risks and assumptions are important considerations in designing a project. This will enable necessary preparations to be made to respond to these events during project implementation.

very true submission

Risks are factors outside your control that could cause the project to perform poorly for instance loosing project funds to government officials.

On the other hand, assumptions are things you believe but are not supported by evidence for example its not guaranteed that participants in a financial literacy program will gain financial skills.

An M&E plan helps/suggests ways of managing managing risks that may arise during the project for instance forming a WhatsApp group involving the beneficiaries could provide crucial information on actual state on the ground and thus help in planning ahead.

I think this topic is very important and should never be neglected in a project planning phase. Risks are inevitable and should always be considered. Assumptions are okay but should not be given maximum attention. This course has been very enlightening. I look forward to the next phases of the course.

Very true. That is why I think more attention should be given in considering possible risks and less attention to assumption except there are some for of verification

very true submission

The risks and assumptions can be a result of many things in the project design including over ambition, biases, information gaps, imperfect information or unprecedented turn of events. Typically, when a project is designed, there is the morale to achieve the impacts within time, budget and efficiency. However, there is no perfect system for project implementation. Not everything is in the project participants control. Having clearly identified and defined risks and assumptions help to anticipate possible alternatives that can be explored when such occur. Risks and assumptions identification places the M&E planner as a devils advocate thinking about everything that may go wrong. When assumptions and risks are clear, the project implementation team becomes more flexible and forward thinking on possible contingency measures that can be adopted to steer the project through the challenges. It helps avoid frustration and the risks of premature project termination.

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Risks and assumptions are crucial items for project to have impact. This part should taken into consideration during project design. For example, currently the world is on Corona 19 epidermic, only the projects that taken considerations of epidermics during their design can achieve their goals.

Why assumptions should not given maximum attention?

I understood why risks and assumptions are important during project design.

Risks are unavoidable. During project design you will make a plan on how to deal with them when occured.