Differentiating between Project Cycle Management (PCM) and Results Based Management (RBM) is quite important because of the current uptake of the last. It is very interesting to realize that although RBM is in full congruence with the PCM (and LFA) concepts, tools and techniques, it is even more emphasizing on the quality aspect of service delivery.
RBM particularly focuses on reporting and corrective action established by assessing Actual Results versus Planned Results. A regular and institutionalized Monitoring and Evaluation system will need to gather information about achievement of Results at any level in the Logical Framework Matrix (Outputs, Ourcome, Purpose & Overall Objectives). RBM further interlinks this M&E system with regular Feedback and Adjustment system, something not well developed in the PCM approach. In fact PCM is the first step particularly to enhance programming, while RBM adds to PCM by elaborating on institutional accountability, effectiveness and efficacy.
The other interesting concept RBM introduces is the internal work planning as a management tool to facilitate the implementation of the project plan presented in the Logical Framework Matrix. It is interesting because we felt such a lacune in the LFA approach. The traditional matrix presents a plan for the “WHAT should be happening”, but merely ignored HOW it would be happening. For a couple of years we therefore promoted the use of a WHAT matrix aiming at End-Users, a HOW matrix aiming at intermediary organisations and a SUPPORT matrix aiming at the own organisation or Project Management
The core content of our Advanced PCM course includes:
- a recapitulation of Definition and Terminology of PCM,
- the identification of potential weaknesses in proposals through the `famous` Ex-ante Assessment Technique to formulate questions in the Terms of Reference
- design of the structure of a Terms of Reference
- the innovative concept of the HOW and SUPPORT LogFrames in addition to the traditional WHAT LogFrame and
- the time-related `Transformation process`approach. The course has some theory but aims at being very practical and at encouraging communication and the sharing of experience between participants from different organisations.
Price: 744 € (excl. 21% VAT)
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