What are program logic models?

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• The main components of most program logic models are:

• Inputs

• Activities

• Outputs

• Outcomes

• the resources that are vital for the success of your initiative.

• the specific actions you will undertake with the available resources

• the direct results of your activities

• specific changes in awareness, attitudes, behaviours, knowledge, skills, status,

• n uncovering gaps in logic, clarifying assumptions and identifying appropriate measures [5].

• logic is based on evidence-based programs and practice, and sound research, then we can have more confidence in our model [4].

• As the model illustrates (Figure 1), they are a graphical depiction of the logical linkages among program resources (the inputs), activities, outputs, and short- and longer-term outcomes

• Measures – A program logic helps in planning evaluations by focusing the evaluation on the principal elements

• Assumptions – Knowlton & Phillips [4] argue that while program logic models don’t always show their assumptions, they still rely on them.

• Why use a program logic

• think systematically

• common understanding

• monitoring and evaluation

• e critical reflection

• evidence-base