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One thing I observed while I was filling my log frame and I got to the risks and assumptions section is that there are risks that can be foreseen but not necessarily prevented. Say my project involves transporting goods from one place to another. One sure risk is accident but can anyone boldly say accidents can be 100 percent prevented?

A really strong logical flow does not just make sense until it had evidence to support it.
Risk are the things outside of your control that might disrupt your plan. Assumption are your biases. The things that you believe without any evidence. When you design your project, it is important to find the risks and assumptions before the project starts.
As a project manager, you need to be able to identify risks and assumptions that you may likely encounter during your project activities.

Risks and assumptions are essential in designing Log frame. Risks cannot be controlled. In the duration of the project if we face any risk, after talking to the donors, we can change our work plan and targets to decrease the negative affect of risks. For example, if we are working on a project that involves developing houses for underprivileged, the risk is that there could be an earthquake or a flood and we will not be able to achieve the desired impact. Assumptions are our biases and to a limit can be controlled. While we are monitoring the project progress, assumptions help us to know why the project lagged behind the set target. For example, if the houses were built but the construction was unacceptable by the public works authority. This can delay in providing housing to the underprivileged. This can be controlled by making changes to the construction as per the code of the public works authority and provide the houses to the underprivileged. However, any extension in time will require review and acceptance by the project donor.

Risks and assumptions are essential in designing Log frame. Risks cannot be controlled. In the duration of the project if we face any risk, after talking to the donors, we can change our work plan and targets to decrease the negative affect of risks. For example, if we are working on a project that involves developing houses for underprivileged, the risk is that there could be an earthquake or a flood and we will not be able to achieve the desired impact. Assumptions are our biases and to a limit can be controlled. While we are monitoring the project progress, assumptions help us to know why the project lagged behind the set target. For example, if the houses were built but the construction was unacceptable by the public works authority. This can delay in providing housing to the underprivileged. This can be controlled by making changes to the construction as per the code of the public works authority and provide the houses to the underprivileged. However, any extension in time will require review and acceptance by the project donor.

In project designing, a risks and assumptions assessment and inclusion in the M and E plan, provides the framework for better decision making, as we get to have options for what could come up.

risk refers to the possibility of something negative happening that could impact the success of a project or program. Risks can include things like changes in funding, political instability, natural disasters, or unexpected delays in the implementation of activities. Assumptions, on the other hand, refer to things that are believed to be true or certain, but that have not been proven or confirmed. Assumptions are often used to make predictions or estimates about what will happen in the future. In M&E, assumptions can include things like the level of participation or engagement from target communities, the availability of resources, or the expected outcomes of specific activities. Both risks and assumptions need to be considered

Already feeling like an M&E expert after covering this module 2, it was an eye opener.

risks are events which will probably happen, and we should set a certain solution for the inevitable risk

risks are events which will probably happen and we should set a certain solution for the enevitable risk

Assumptions identified during design phase, if haven't an high probability to be true, orto have evidences or passed experience that support the proposed activities, it require to open a deep discussion on the start of project implementation. In fact, if assumption are not strong and realistic, apart not convincing the donors put in risk the achievement of the expected results, with consequent waste of money, energy and particularly loose the beneficiaries' trust.

Risks and assumptions will aid understand what is unexpected in the future that might interfere with the project so as to make choices as early as possible.

Risk is a state where danger is involved while assumption is something that is believed to happen in the unforce able future and will affect project deliverance.
Risks and assumptions will help us prepare for our project in advance by relying on the previous events.
I am working on a project called Inua Mama Na Biashara and some of the possible risks and assumptions that we expect to face during project implementation having compared them with those listed by beneficiaries.
A common assumption we had is that we would have flourishing businesses during the third quarter phase of our project. However, this was not the case as Covid -19 struck and we had most businesses shutting down.
This brought our project implementation process at its knees. We involved our beneficiaries in decision making and they could inform us of possible risks we could face during project implementation.
We made adjustments in our project design.

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. Risks are events that may have a negative impact on the project.

risks and assumptions help in assessing for alternate reality for desired impact , outcomes , outputs and inputs. These provide what we can call penetration testing or testing for areas of weakness or failure

Risks are things that are out of ones control while assumptions are things one believes in without too much evidence.

I think Risk can be possibly sorted out through paper work by team members but there is enough space for assumption to be created as every members have their capability to think differently. We can fix the risks by doing if/then causal relationship but what could we do to fix our assumption as there is no evidence to trigger out this belief. Sometimes it becomes easier for the renowned organizations to uplift those issue Risk and Assumptions as they may have been working in that same community for longer period of time but I think there is a big challenge for the newly appointed organization to implement new projects or culturally sensitive projects. There may need to put some extra efforts on input and output to make the project well known to the community.
What type of risk/assumption could we face? I think risks are always give negative impact on projects. We may have both group of negative and positive thinker in our project team. Negative thinker will always give negative assumption and positive thinker will give positive assumption. On the contrary too much positivity will lead us to the biasness. So it's difficult to be stable or maintain a perfect health decision that will bring success to the project. To draw a data flow map will be easier if we know about our team responsibilities and who will do which work I mean the roles. Sometime it depends on the donor like how often do they want to receive the reports.

The children might not be interested in carrying on with the program

it is important to write them down the risk and assumptions to avoid proplem in your project

it is important to write them down the risk and assumptions to avoid problem in your project

Hi! can someone help to understand more about assumptions

What do we understand with Risks and assumptions? And how could we avoid the risks?

• We define RISKS as everything outside your control that might block our project.
• ASSUMPTIONS are everything that we believe without support of the evidences.
• By the definition, it is impossible avoiding risks,but we can avoid high risks level by planning careful our activities ou designing intelligently our logframe/logical framework.

Yemen suffered mainly from scarcity of natural resources, especially in water and unemployment among young people, especially in the rural areas, which is reflected in the livelihoods, especially in the agricultural sector, which employs more than half of the population and exacerbated the worst outbreak of conflict in March 2015, As a result of displacement, the United Nations estimates the number of displaced people at 3 million, in addition to the glut of production inputs, mainly oil derivatives, with low production and cheaper product prices, where agriculture has become ineffective, which has been reflected in the food security of the society, Based on grains, vegetables, and meat crops where the United Nations estimates the number of people suffering from food insecurity with 8.4 million. And the interruption of salaries of state employees for nearly two years to stop many services of government offices, including services of agriculture, both plant and animal, which contributed to the decline in productivity significantly and affected the private sector represented by traders of agricultural inputs and livestock from the other side The project aims to mitigate the impact of the crisis And to help them continue their work and restore their means of livelihood. The project will achieve tangible results in: 1. restoring the livelihoods of the target families. 2. Creating jobs 3. Reviving the private and local sectors

Yemen suffered mainly from scarcity of natural resources, especially in water and unemployment among young people, especially in the rural areas, which is reflected in the livelihoods, especially in the agricultural sector, which employs more than half of the population and exacerbated the worst outbreak of conflict in March 2015, As a result of displacement, the United Nations estimates the number of displaced people at 3 million, in addition to the glut of production inputs, mainly oil derivatives, with low production and cheaper product prices, where agriculture has become ineffective, which has been reflected in the food security of the society, Based on grains, vegetables, and meat crops where the United Nations estimates the number of people suffering from food insecurity with 8.4 million. And the interruption of salaries of state employees for nearly two years to stop many services of government offices, including services of agriculture, both plant and animal, which contributed to the decline in productivity significantly and affected the private sector represented by traders of agricultural inputs and livestock from the other side The project aims to mitigate the impact of the crisis And to help them continue their work and restore their means of livelihood. The project will achieve tangible results in: 1. restoring the livelihoods of the target families. 2. Creating jobs 3. Reviving the private and local sectors

Yemen suffered mainly from scarcity of natural resources, especially in water and unemployment among young people, especially in the rural areas, which is reflected in the livelihoods, especially in the agricultural sector, which employs more than half of the population and exacerbated the worst outbreak of conflict in March 2015, As a result of displacement, the United Nations estimates the number of displaced people at 3 million, in addition to the glut of production inputs, mainly oil derivatives, with low production and cheaper product prices, where agriculture has become ineffective, which has been reflected in the food security of the society, Based on grains, vegetables, and meat crops where the United Nations estimates the number of people suffering from food insecurity with 8.4 million. And the interruption of salaries of state employees for nearly two years to stop many services of government offices, including services of agriculture, both plant and animal, which contributed to the decline in productivity significantly and affected the private sector represented by traders of agricultural inputs and livestock from the other side The project aims to mitigate the impact of the crisis And to help them continue their work and restore their means of livelihood. The project will achieve tangible results in: 1. restoring the livelihoods of the target families. 2. Creating jobs 3. Reviving the private and local sectors

Yemen suffered mainly from scarcity of natural resources, especially in water and unemployment among young people, especially in the rural areas, which is reflected in the livelihoods, especially in the agricultural sector, which employs more than half of the population and exacerbated the worst outbreak of conflict in March 2015, As a result of displacement, the United Nations estimates the number of displaced people at 3 million, in addition to the glut of production inputs, mainly oil derivatives, with low production and cheaper product prices, where agriculture has become ineffective, which has been reflected in the food security of the society, Based on grains, vegetables, and meat crops where the United Nations estimates the number of people suffering from food insecurity with 8.4 million. And the interruption of salaries of state employees for nearly two years to stop many services of government offices, including services of agriculture, both plant and animal, which contributed to the decline in productivity significantly and affected the private sector represented by traders of agricultural inputs and livestock from the other side The project aims to mitigate the impact of the crisis And to help them continue their work and restore their means of livelihood. The project will achieve tangible results in: 1. restoring the livelihoods of the target families. 2. Creating jobs 3. Reviving the private and local sectors

Risk are possible challenges that could affect your project. These are challenges that when there arise it could affect the project team from achieving its goal. It is always ideal to spell out possible risk when developing the log frame. It is ideal that foreseeable challenges must be identified from the input to the impact so possible mitigation methods are established.
Assumptions are without fact therefore must be documented when the risk are highlighted.

It is also important to document mitigation methods to our various high level risk that will pose as a challenge.

risk and assumption are those points what can occur anytime of a project and these are some unexpected issues to create problems.

Risks

• Learners might not be able to attend regular classes.
• Funds might not reach on time, leading to disturbance in project activities.
• The management/faculty might change the project activities according to their schedule.
  Assumptions
• The information about the new project implementation and opportunities might not be appropriately designated.
• Thus the targeted students/employees might not know about the vacancy.
• The educational and training resources are not competency based.

Risks create the panic atmosphere before beginning a project. Risks bridges a gap between Do's and Don'ts .Assumptions build hope and makes the project look achievable in spite of raising insecurities and panic.

risks could be of many types. How do we assess which risks to consider

Risks

• Learners might not be able to attend regular classes.
• Funds might not reach on time, leading to disturbance in project activities.
• The management/faculty might change the project activities according to their schedule.
  Assumptions
• The information about the new project implementation and opportunities might not be appropriately designated.
• Thus the targeted students/employees might not know about the vacancy.
• The educational and training resources are not competency based.

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is an important process for assessing the effectiveness of programs and projects. However, there are several risks and assumptions that should be considered when designing and implementing M&E systems.

Risks:

Data quality: M&E relies on accurate and reliable data, and if data is inaccurate or incomplete it can lead to incorrect conclusions about program or project performance.
Bias: M&E systems can be subject to various forms of bias, such as selection bias, measurement bias, and reporting bias, which can affect the validity of the results.
Security: M&E systems may also be subject to security risks, such as unauthorized access to data, or loss or theft of data, which can compromise the confidentiality of the information.
Assumptions:

Causality: M&E often involves making causal inferences about the relationship between program or project activities and outcomes. These inferences are based on assumptions about the nature of the relationship, and if these assumptions are not met, the conclusions may be invalid.
Resources: M&E also requires resources such as time, money, and personnel to design and implement the system, and to collect and analyze the data. If these resources are not available, the M&E system may not be able to function effectively.
Program design: M&E often assumes that the program or project has been designed in a way that is logical, feasible, and effective. If the program or project has not been well designed, the M&E results may not accurately reflect the actual performance of the program or project.

Data collection by field workers
Data interpretation by Program Manager
Report dissemination by Executive Director

Risks and assumptions as presented on the logical framework document is vital because having an idea of possible risks which can hamper the progress of a project will help the project team to prepare for the best way to handle them should they arise/occur.

setting a realistic target is vital BECAUSE Targets are one method in appraising progress relative to expectations established during planning.

Creating Data Collection Tools is vital to the success of any project because if the means of collecting data is correct the quality of data collected will be correct and ultimately, correct decisions can be initiated from the analysis done with the quality data collected.

Data management: Data management includes the following: 1. data collection 2. Data Entry and Collation 3. Data Analysis, Verification, and Storage 4. Data Use. This process is vital to the life of any organization.

what if your father say i do not want that to happen.
what if you mom say i do not want your friends.

what if your father say i do not want that to happen.
what if you mom say i do not want your friends.

This are factors that a project might fave and one does not have control over it.
Assumptions are things that you believe but are not supported by evidence.
A project might be at risk of not being accepted in a community due to people's culture, a project that requires longitudinal follow-ups might face drop out of clients
We might assume that some clients might not take part in a project without some token of appreciation

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The Risks and Assumptions column is the fourth column of the logical framework. 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 column is the fourth column of the logical framework. 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.

These are things that may affect the project negatively.

Risk assessment is very important any project as it helps to mitigates the chances of the project's failures and challenges to success

Risks and assumptions are things that might challenge the success of the project plan.
It is very important to consider them at every level of logframe: input, output, outcome and impact. By asking what could possibly go wrong.

Risks and assumptions are lists of things that challenges the success of the project.

This is well explained.

Assumptions are things that one thinks they might negatively affect the particular part of the logframe.

Risks and assumptions are those which can create problem to intendent goal of the project. These are beyond control of the project. Risk are those which are supported by data but apprehensions are those which are farmed without supporting data.

During the formulation of project, it is important for M&E plan to include the tentative risks and assumption and plan accordingly. The risks can be mitigate through propoer planning

Risks and assumptions are those which can create problem to intendent goal of the project. These are beyond control of the project. Risk are those which are supported by data but apprehensions are those which are farmed without supporting data.

During the formulation of project, it is important for M&E plan to include the tentative risks and assumption and plan accordingly. The risks can be mitigate through propoer planning

Risks and assumptions are those which can create problem to intendent goal of the project. These are beyond control of the project. Risk are those which are supported by data but apprehensions are those which are farmed without supporting data.

During the formulation of project, it is important for M&E plan to include the tentative risks and assumption and plan accordingly. The risks can be mitigate through propoer planning

I find this topic to be interesting. However, in the course of my study, I notice that certain risks might not be really evident before the implementation of projects/activities.

Can the logical framework be modified in the course of implementation?

Clear knowledge of risks and assumptions places the project staff in a better position to successfully implement the project because they can mitigate risks and anticipate issues that may hamper successful implementation of the project

It is important to plan for risks and assumptutions, so that we are able to understand the events that we unforseen and that could cause the project to go poorly or that may affect our implemention.

• Partner organizations will not be able to reachout to the adolescents.
• Lack of fair understanding around the SRHR and GBV topics.

Risks are things outside of your control that might disrupt your plan. Assumptions are personal biases i.e. the things that you behave without much evidence.
Before designing a project, it is advisable to find the risks and assumptions before project starts.

these are negative things which retard the flow of the project success.

these are negative things which retard the flow of the project success.

Project: Teaching school children to read english: this requires an Ipad, a volunteer following the student at distance, and a mentor at the school.

• children might not learn as far as they need to perform later advanced studies.

• children might delay learning for many reasons:

• crowded classes,
• family disengagement,
• bad school environment.
• sick

• there are not enough volunteers to give lessons

• Inability of the teacher in charge of the program

• there are not enough funds to buy more tablets slowing the programme

I think the risks and assumptions component of the Logfram is key. What is interesting to me is the fact that risks and assumptions are either true or not. However, in the case where you are writing a proposal to solicit funds from donor organization when there is a call for application, the burden of prove is upon you to ensure that the risks and assumptions are factual and they are backed by facts.

Risks are unforseen activities that might disrupt

All were well understood

Staff may not want a shift system
There may be security issues attached it may also not guarantee improved productivity

I find this section really useful to avoid biased decisions. For instance, I was very optimistic about organizing an English course for the beneficiaries of the association I worked in. Out of empathy and good intentions, I insisted in organizing this without considering the real risks. My project was very biased by personal experiences and emotions

helps in better preparation and assesses if the goals are realistic and achievable.

What is important of risks and assumptions in M& D plan?

Data Collection opens up your mind to the yearnings of people true feedbacks.

Risk and Assumptions are encounters in the project that are beyond your control but have a negative impact on the project at hand.
It is important to identify and analyse possible risk and assumptions beforehand while others may come along the progress of the Project. Even then it is important also to note them for future reference for another project.
This also helps during evaluation of the success or failure of the project. most often than not, the failure of a project is caused by these unforeseen risks and assumptions

Risk and Assumptions are encounters in the project that are beyond your control but have a negative impact on the project at hand.
It is important to identify and analyse possible risk and assumptions beforehand while others may come along the progress of the Project. Even then it is important also to note them for future reference for another project.
This also helps during evaluation of the success or failure of the project. most often than not, the failure of a project is caused by these unforeseen risks and assumptions

Risks and assumptions is a very key part of the logframe as it helps to identify challenges from the outside that would hurt your project. This also helps to know how to handle them as you have already prepared for them the moment they show up. This helps to run your project smoothly and according to plan.

Risk and assumptions is an important part of a project's M&E . It allows for alternative plans to be taken to adjust expected outcomes to the satisfaction of the team and the project at large

Getting to know the risks and assumptions early enough is quite critical in Monitoring and Evaluation.

Risks and assumptions need to be identify during the logframe.
Risk and assumptions may not be quantifiable but need to be exhaustive enough to limit any disruption during the project implementation.
Risk and assumptions are related to all the logframe steps: Defining the impact, defining activities (inputs and outputs), defining outcomes.

Risks are factors out of your control that could cause my project to go poorly and assumptions are something we believe in without proof
Identifying risks is important because I am able to work on problems to avoid losses in the future

Identifying risks before starting the project can be helpful because it will cushion you from disappointments or great losses

identifying the risk and assumption can help us to develop a stronger Log frame. And this will require a deeper study of the situation in order to truly understand it. in addition, it shows what should be paid attention to when the implementing the project. Assumptions and risks also show the donor, that we really know the situation in the community and our work is valid.

So far, so good. I believe I struggle with risk and assumptions because I frequently focus on the reasons why something will succeed rather than the reasons why a project or plan might fail.
Sure, with time, it will get better.

You are right. Knowing the risks and assumptions actually improves the planning and success rate of the project.

As risks comes unexpectedly and assumptions are there for you to be alert of unpredicted change in your project design. this may help the organization use the formative research to create solution to this assumptions that may result to new project that we can work on together with our last project to reach our impact .

Risk is inevitable but it can be manageable if thought through in advance. Detailing the assumptions and possible risk associated with the different sections in the framework is therefore essential as it helps enhance your ability to counter and minimise the damages. This also ensures that you don't take anything for granted and that you you have a well thought through project as it forces you to think about even the smallest detail of the logframe. Ultimately it increases the success chances of the project and the M&E plan.

the risks are lists of potential obstacles that could prevent the project from achieving its goals. These are often uncertain events or conditions that may arise during the course of the project and impact its success. The assumptions are the lists that are necessary for the project to achieve its objectives. These are often factors that are outside the control of the project team, but without which the project would not be able to achieve its intended results. Including Risks and Assumptions in the logframe helps project teams identify and plan for potential challenges and ensure that all necessary resources and support are in place for the project to be successful. This helps to increase the chances of project success and reduce the likelihood of unanticipated problems arising during implementation.

Accessing risk and assumption is very crucial to the success of any project. For example in my project the risks and assumptions include:

1. Some members of the public might not want their dogs and cats to get vaccinated.
2. Some people might not know the exact location where to get their pets located.
3. Some might not be aware of the dangers of bite by an unvaccinated dog or cat.

This a very interesting module. I learnt a lot.

Risk and assumption are things that might prevent you from reaching your set target for your project.

Risks and assumptions are very crucial in every project plan.

Risk and Assumption are the things that make our project to Fall down
they are the things which could make our project not to get correct impacts

Risk and Assumption are the things that make our project to Fall down
they are the things which could make our project not to get correct impacts

It is getting clearer to me that if the inputs and positive assumptions are true the output will lead to the outcomes.
but if the risks are negative then outcomes might not be attained. I am looking forward to learning more in the next module

Risk and Assumptions in Logical framework are All things that might affect or disrupt your plan of the project for each level of the log frame input, output, outcome & impact. Risks are anything that is outside your control and might affect or disrupt your plan. Assumptions: are our biases the thing we believe with out having evidence.

Risks are potential negative events or circumstances that may impact the achievement of goals. Assumptions are conditions or factors that are believed to be true, but may not be certain, in the planning process. Assessing both helps identify potential challenges and build more robust plans. However, it's important to regularly review and update both as the situation changes.

Risk is an assumption with a higher level of failure. It is an event that could happen with a notable probability and could affect the outcome of your project substantially. Or the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or a loss) will happen. You have to take risks into account when planning your project as they might change the entire setup if the event actually occurs. They might even end your entire project if they occur.

An assumption is a statement that you assume to be true or something that is believed to be true or probably true but that is not known to be true.Without assuming certain things planning would be impossible, as we never know for certain how the future will look like. We have to assume our government keeps working, our organization will keep existing and the weather will follow its usual pattern. Sometimes we look at these things as if they were facts, but in reality, they are just assumptions, as we cannot be 100% sure. Here are a couple of examples, all building materials will be available in the market before the project start.

Identifying risks and assumptions while developing your project proposal can help you write a stronger proposal. You will have to dig deep to truly understand the situation at hand. Furthermore, it shows you what you have to look out for during the implementation of your project and what could be possible . Identifying risks and assumptions also show your donor that you have real knowledge of the situation in the community and that your work is valid.

The risks and assumptions lists all the things that might disrupt your plan. For each level of logframe - inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact - you ask: what could go wrong

The risks and assumptions lists all the things that might disrupt your plan. For each level of your logframe - inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact, you have to ask the question: what could go wrong

Risk are the things that are out of my control that could make my work or project difficult, while Assumption are the things we believe without having proof or evidence.

Are risks and assumptions sometimes very obvious to see?
Though the importance of evidence is very important to nullify all assumptions, what about a scenario wherby the evidences are not fully conclusive?
Is there anything like a small or big risk?

That is very true.

Risks are the things outside our control, assumptions are the believes we have which do not evidences. both risks and assumptions can make our projects to fail. so it is good to assign all the risks and assumptions we can get to all our project's activities and our goals. ( inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts).

we list all or risks and assumptions before in order to look ways of avoiding them before happening.
and we do all that during our project planning in the document call logical frame work.

This are things that we think might affect the success of the project,

in any organization its important to have risk monitoring matrix which consist of external and internal risk,indicator for monitoring risk,likelihood of occurance,impact of occurance,mitigation strategies and responsibilities

RISK ARE THE DIFFERENT FACTORS OR EVENT WHICH CAN MAKE THE PLANNED ACTIONS OT OBJECTIVES NOT TO BE ACHIEVED

This was an eye opener. Previously, I have been Framing risks and assumptions upside down

This was an eye opener. Previously, I have been Framing risks and assumptions upside down