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Risks inform the project implementors of possible challenges that may hinder the success of a funded project. Awareness of possible risks help project managers adjust their plans. Involving targeted population gives a guide to what works and what will not work. Assumptions may lead to loss and failure of a project. For example, assuming that women may benefit from a project without getting their input or carrying out a need assessment may result in a failure of a project.

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Risks inform the project implementors of possible challenges that may hinder the success of a funded project. Awareness of possible risks help project managers adjust their plans. Involving targeted population gives a guide to what works and what will not work. Assumptions may lead to loss and failure of a project. For example, assuming that women may benefit from a project without getting their input or carrying out a need assessment may result in a failure of a project.

participant involvement has several benefits such as buy in of the project by the targeted population, saving time and money. Implementors concentrate on ventures they know will be profitable to the intended population target. So yes, avoiding assumptions through member involvement is very important. Involvement of beneficiaries and taking cognizance of their views is very helpful in achieving goals.

participant involvement has several benefits such as buy in of the project by the targeted population, saving time and money. Implementors concentrate on ventures they know will be profitable to the intended population target. So yes, avoiding assumptions through member involvement is very important. Involvement of beneficiaries and taking cognisance of their views is very helpful in achieving goals.

You have summed it all. Misuse of funds create mistrust and delays in bringing the change we want to witness in our communities. Lack of participants and stakeholders' involvement derails progress, while assumption is the worst enemy to any development leading to waste of resources and projects that never take off as intended beneficiaries act as spectators.

Are enough inputs being provided?
Yes

How well do your inputs lead to your outputs?
All resources may be available, but the inputs may not guarantee girls' interest in receiving training.

How well do your outputs lead to outcomes?
The use of reusable sanitary pads, coupled with liquid soap for washing will help girls attend school during and after experiencing menstrual cycle.

Are any of the risks or assumptions that you identified hurting your project?
Yes, especially discouragement of girls by family and culture.

Do your inputs produce enough outputs and outcomes?
Not really as there are circumstances beyond the control of the project. For example, the interest of girls on engaging in production of reusable sanitary pads and liquid soap after receiving training.

How well did your project create impact?
More than half (57%) of the target beneficiaries (girls) have remained in school while using reusable sanitary pads. This is an improvement compared to only 39% indicated by baseline.

Did any risks or assumptions hurt this project?
Yes, particularly family and culture.

Were there any unexpected risks or assumptions?
Yes, especially the resistance of cultural leaders to girls recieving training.

Risk is an unexpected outcome that can affect the project,it can be an event that is beyond our control that can negatively impact the project,while Assumptions are our personal beliefs or biases that we have imbibed over the years

Risk is an unexpected outcome that can affect the project,it can be an event that is beyond our control that can negatively impact the project,while Assumptions are our personal beliefs or biases that we have imbibed over the years

I have learnt that risk and assumption helps us to be able to prepare adequately when coming up with a project so that we can deal with the shortcomings adequately rather than get surprised when they occur.

Before starting module 2, I had a little idea on logic framework for M&E, that was cause I read up some materials, but what I never came across was "Risk and Assumptions" and this has given me a good level of insight. Identifying Risk and Assumptions are very important in every M&E logic framework cause it will help me eliminate bias and consider certain factors which I might ignore while creating and M&E logic frame work.

Unrealistic targets, are targets that are not feasible. It is important to ensure a project's indicator or indicators are realistic, that was it is achievable. Realistic targets would prove to donors how much work a team is set to achieve if resources are made available.

What is the importance of assessing the risks and assumptions of a project?

Risks and Assumptions are those processes that might hurt a project or lead a project to fail when not considered.
Although there is a difference between an assumtion and a risk.
An assumtion can be considered as anything without no real proof of existence, but a risk is any situation or matter that can lead to a failure.
For example, we decided to cook on a fire in a bush, the risk could be that ourfire leads to a real burning the place. It is supported by an evidence bush and fire makes fire.
Those two topics help us to make the project real .

I have learnt that risk and assumption helps us to be able to prepare adequately when coming up with a project so that we can deal with the shortcomings adequately rather than get surprised when they occur.

Risks and assumptions are ways to know what barriers you stand to fave and what kinda of conclusions you've drawn that could potentially affect the progress of the project. The presence of these on the log frame is for you to make changes in your project design so that they cannot affect the progress of the project or to mitigate the effects of the risks and assumptions

Identifying risks and assumptions during M&E planning is very vital as it helps in identifying gaps which would otherwise affect the projects success.
During this module, i have come to realize that however much one looks at the impacts, outcomes, inputs and outputs, one should never forget to also high light the possible risks and assumptions

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.

How will I design a project?
What are the steps I can use?

Risks and Assumptions should be part of the project design so as to inform us on what can go wrong.

Risks and assumptions are the keys to avoid problems during the project. We should indicate them before starting the project by asking ourselves about all things that might disrupt our plan.

Identifying and dealing with risks and assumptions before and during project design phase is a factor in successfully implementing a project

risks and assumptions are different things, example assumptions are the unrealistic view which you can.t approve it may occur while risks are situations while will your project may face by figuring some evidence opposing to your project and preparing solution you will use to tackle it.

risks are the things out of my control that might disrupt my plan. Assumptions are my biases.

The key thing to remember is that the same statement might be an assumption or a risk depending on the circumstances of your particular project. In fact, assumptions can be simply viewed as low-level risks.

Identifying the risk and assumptions in every stage of your project summary.

The risk we might face is having Lost to Follow up(LTFU) for those who are on ART drugs and also no willingness to continue the medication

Risks are things outside your control that might disrupt your plan and therefore affect your project.
Risks can be identified by making assumptions on some of the factors that could possibly hinder the project from progressing.
Planing for risks and assumptions helps to identify and understand events and conditions that are unforeseeable. Such events might affect the implementation of your project.

The risk we might face is having Lost to Follow up(LTFU) for those who are on ART drugs and also no willingness to continue the medication

The risk we might face is having Lost to Follow up(LTFU) for those who are on ART drugs and also no willingness to continue the medication

Yes it is important to know all the risks

En el proyecto, uno de los riesgos es la ausencia del personal a trabajar cuyo impacto sería el retraso en la entrega del proyecto, una de las suposiciones es que el personal se encuentra poco comprometido con su trabajo.

Risks and Assumptions

Risks and Assumptions should be applied to all stages of project design phases. In fact, we can avoid the project being disrupted during the design phase by asking what are the risks and assumptions that may occur?

at the beginning of project you have to avoid any risk that will be facing your project and you make research to prevent risks and take in to the account external factors can become .

Maybe we found so many risks and assumptions in our project, my question is how to choose the main risk from the lists?

Risk management is a central part of any organization or project. Its focus is the
assessment of significant risks and the implementation of suitable responses in a
continuous process; “it increases the probability of success and reduces both the
probability of failure and the level of uncertainty associated with achieving the
objectives of the organization [or project].

Assumptions are the unproven connections
between levels in a design hierarchy, theory of
change, or the project context.

Do all projects need to have positive effect and a large scale impacts.

This is great, keep up.

Risks are the things that are outside of our control.Assumptions are the things that you belive with evidence.Does MoV point out for risks and assumptions .

Does we meet The things that we don't expect risks and assumptions?

Which ones are out side of our control in health project?

Well understood about the importance of including risks and assumptions in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Based on the previous experiences some risks have been identified for the completion of the project. One of the major risk is the geographical barrier. In addition, some of the other risks are lack of necessary information in the health facility, negligence of field researchers, possibility of questionnaire not matching the latest health system, unavailability of respondents, exaggerated information and loss of information among others.

Based on the previous experiences some risks have been identified for the completion of the project. One of the major risk is the geographical barrier. In addition, some of the other risks are lack of necessary information in the health facility, negligence of field researchers, possibility of questionnaire not matching the latest health system, unavailability of respondents, exaggerated information and loss of information among others.

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.

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.

Risks and assumptions a are those that can make the project to not to achieve its intended purpose.these can either be on input, output, . however they need to be identified earlier in course of project design so that solutions to them are also made earlier

d'autres extrants sont nécessaires pour atteindre les résultats
d'autres hypothèses et risques vont analyser ces activités et résultats

In log frame design, the risks and assumptions are two sides of a coin: risks are framed as potential negatives, while assumptions are framed positively.

Done! I understood well how to create Logical framework of the project by listing impact, outcome, outputs and inputs, writing down the project summary and risk and assumption for each concept.

I understand risks and assumptions to be obstacles that the project might face in implementation. It is important to identify risks in the design phase and know ways to handle them.

Risks and Assumptions are critical as it helps to think through the potential disruption while implementing the projects and it also helps in reducing our own biases .

Risks and Assumptions will enable monitoring and evaluation to work according plan and identify impending problems and seek a way to them before they become uncontrollable.

Risks are unplanned or unforeseen events that can affect your project/program. Its important to note the possible risks or assumptions associated with your program,this will help the individuals concerned to take measures and plan towards such risks

Queit often, to attract donors and would be participants, we may Want to set targets that are too high for us to attain in order for our project to gunner the support It may require. without fully understanding the extent of what could be involved in attaining the targets set, the project is being executed or even before It takes off.

Risks and Assumptions are critical as it helps to think through the potential disruption while implementing the projects and it also helps in reducing our own biases .

Risk and assumptions are the things that may go wrong for program so you need to come up with a plan to avoid the problem.

Risks and Assumptions are critical as it helps to think through the potential disruption while implementing the projects and it also helps in reducing our own biases .

Risks and Assumptions are critical as it helps to think through the potential disruption while implementing the projects and it also helps in reducing our own biases .

Risks and Assumptions are critical as it helps to think through the potential disruption while implementing the projects and it also helps in reducing our own biases .

Risk and Assumptions its just uncertain threat that, in case of occurring, could have a negative impact in the completion of the Goal or Activity and on other hand assumption, is the necessary condition that will enable the successful completion of the Goal or Activity

Identifying Risks and Assumptions before the project commences is a very good way of assessing what could go wrong in a project endeavor. Doing so, helps plan in advance, counteracting whatever huddles you find along the way. This gives us time to come up with solutions and strategies that will resolve such challenges in a more efficient and timely manner.

Identifying Risks and Assumptions before the project commences is a very good way of assessing what could go wrong in a project endeavor. Doing so, helps plan in advance, counteracting whatever huddles you find along the way. This gives us time to come up with solutions and strategies that will resolve such challenges in a more efficient and timely manner.

Identifying Risks and Assumptions before the project commences is a very good way of assessing what could go wrong in a project endeavor. Doing so, helps plan in advance, counteracting whatever huddles you find along the way. This gives us time to come up with solutions and strategies that will resolve such challenges in a more efficient and timely manner.

Identifying Risks and Assumptions before the project commences is a very good way of assessing what could go wrong in a project endeavor. Doing so, helps plan in advance, counteracting whatever huddles you find along the way. This gives us time to come up with solutions and strategies that will resolve such challenges in a more efficient and timely manner.

It is important to note that Risks and Assumptions are crucial part of project design or a project logframe. Identifying of Project risks at the earlier stage of the project design help reduce or help project look at alternatives to address risks during the course of the project implementations. While, assumptions are not always true or achieved given the fact that, no evidences to prove its extistences. Hoever, both risks and assumptions can be managed with continues monitoring or testing of its (Risk and Assumptions) existences in the project.

Risk and assumption certainly are not guaranteed to happen. I used to think you must be aware of a risk for it to be one. It never really occured that there are occassions we may assume the potential of risks to happen.

That has really eased my working out risk. I appreciate it can be the about that which could go wrong, but does not necessarily need to have togo wrong. I now see it as preparing for the worst case scenario. Only means that it finds you better pre[ared and equipped to deal with evantualities.

From the study, you only need to come up with a need that you can work out a solution for. Following the Logframe would give you every other anwer that you need.

It asks the necessay questions that if responded, give you the framework of the project. Developed around the need or problem you seek to resolve.

You make a great point.
The truth is, just because risk may not be tangible/visble, does not negate the fact they do exist. It is also wisdome to prepare for evntuallities, which is what would be another of seeing risks

I agree, biases being second nature to us. The fact that may would defend themselves as not being bised can present problems. It creates blinder that prevent us from seeing what would be obvious in other instances.

Could not have said it better, than you.

Risk management is a central part of any organization or project. Its focus is the
assessment of significant risks and the implementation of suitable responses in a
continuous process; “it increases the probability of success and reduces both the
probability of failure and the level of uncertainty associated with achieving the
objectives of the organization [or project].

Assumptions are the unproven connections
between levels in a design hierarchy, theory of
change, or the project context.

d'autres extrants sont nécessaires pour atteindre les résultats
d'autres hypothèses et risques vont analyser ces activités et résultats

Completing the logframe makes you assess risk and assumptions at every point in the project.

The main difference between risks and assumptions is that With a risks we anticipate that the risks might happen and thus negatively impact our project. and when we make an assumptions, we expect that assumptions will happen. If the assumptions doesn't happen then the project is negatively affected.

A risk is an uncertain threat that can negatively affect the completion of a goal, an assumption is a necessary condition that will enable successful completion of a goal. Identifying and planning for risks and assumptions ahead is important because it helps understand unforeseeable events and the effects it may have on project implementation. This then helps in making timely decisions.

Risks are the things outside of our control that might disrput our project design.Assumptions are our biases that the things that our belive without much evidence.We put risks and assumptions in the logframe that we could avoid distrupted things of our logical flow.

Risks are the things outside of our control that might distrupt your project plan.Assumptions are our biases that the things we belive without much evidence.If we put risks and assumptions in the logframe that we could avoid distruptionof our logical flow.

Risks and assumptions are a very critical component of project management. It helps in preparing the minds of organizations to take precaution and prepare for the unexpected while implementing a project. It is also very important in gathering lesson so that future project designs will be more effective.

Risks are factors outside of your control which could cause your project to go poorly. e.g. funds intended for the project may be taken by the government officials.
Assumptions on the other hand are things that you believe but that are not supported by evidence. e.g. participants who have received microloans will want to start new businesses or upgrade existing ones.

Risks are factors outside your control that could cause your project to go poorly.
Assumptions are things that you believe but are not supported by evidence.
It is important to plan for risks and assumptions so that you can understand events and conditions that are unforeseeable, that might affect your implementation, therefore giving enough time to make decisions at the right time.

Risks and assumptions are very important to the success or failure of any project as well as change the expected outcomes. When we make assumptions is with the believe that those things will happen and if they don't it will affect the outcomes negatively while we assume the risks might happen and if they do will affect the outcomes negatively. In the MEH's project we assume money will be available for microfinance and that girls will want to start or upgrade there businesses and so, if there is no money or girls are not interested then the outcome is negative and the risks are that the money available my not be enough to reach the target audience, or given to the wrong persons or girls are prevented by culture or family to start or upgrade their businesses. Therefore, it is very important to properly identify, document, analyse and consult with all the relevant stakeholders on to manage risk and assumptions tied to project so as to ensure proper implementation. Doing this will enable us fashion appropriate indicators to enhance our monitoring and evaluation.

Provide food and cash might not be the target people
security concens

Does that mean that M&E is a crucial part of any NGO irrespective of its focus sector?

risks are identified at every level of the project planning

an assumption is is simply a belief that is not supported by any evidence on the other hand a risk is in the logical flow can be measured with the project indicators in most cases risks are identified in the planning phase and the can be avoided if identified earlier we can also evaluate if the risks are hurting the project in any way.

risks can also be identified on the offset in the project plan.

risks can also be identified on the offset in the project plan.

@Ray06 said in Module 2 Discussion: Risks and Assumptions:

Identifying Risks and Assumptions before the project commences is a very good way of assessing what could go wrong in a project endeavor. Doing so, helps plan in advance, counteracting whatever huddles you find along the way. This gives us time to come up with solutions and strategies that will resolve such challenges in a more efficient and timely manner.
I like what you are pointing to it is very true if one identifies risks and assumption from the initial stage of a project, the project in the evaluation stage will have outstanding and remarkable result. you can also add on the importance of evidence and biases. don't you think so?

I don't understand what is being requested in this discussion section, as there does not appear to be a question to answer.

An assumption is the act of taking something for granted or supposing. In a project sense, an assumption is something we establish as true for the purposes of allowing us to proceed with our project work, usually during the planning and estimating phase. Assumptions enable the project to move forward without absolutely certain information

To identify risks and assumptions at the stage of planning for monitoring & evaluation can be said that forming a project operational auxiliary.

It is very important to identify risks and assumptions in M&E plan. Risks are unforeseen things which may disrupt the plan of the project while Assumptions are biases; things that you believe in but have no evidence

Am I right when I say that the Risks and Assumptions are always negative?

An assumption can also be a risk

This is well stated

Well explained, thank you for sharing