logical framework
[ˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈfreɪmwɜːrk]
nounpl: logical frameworks
marco lógico
1. A structured approach to project planning and management that uses a matrix to define project objectives, inputs, outputs, and expected outcomes with indicators and assumptions
The development agency used a logical framework to design the health intervention program.
A agência de desenvolvimento utilizou um marco lógico para desenhar o programa de intervenção em saúde.
2. A systematic methodology for organizing and presenting the causal relationships and key factors in a project or program
The logical framework helped identify the connection between activities and expected results.
O marco lógico ajudou a identificar a conexão entre as atividades e os resultados esperados.
3. A planning tool used in international development, humanitarian aid, and project management to ensure clarity and accountability
Donors often require a logical framework as part of project proposals.
Doadores frequentemente exigem um marco lógico como parte das propostas de projetos.
The logical framework (marco lógico) is primarily a technical term used in international development, humanitarian organizations, and project management. It was popularized by the World Bank and bilateral development agencies. In Brazil, it's extensively used by NGOs, government development agencies, and multilateral organizations as a standard planning tool. The term has become essential vocabulary in development work and is often abbreviated as 'logframe' in English-language documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
build a logical framework
develop a logical framework
use a logical framework to assess
within the logical framework
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