Inter-Cultur / NGO Services / Design

Design

A well-executed design phase is key to achieving sustainable social impact. It lays the groundwork for a project by identifying the core needs, setting clear objectives, and establishing effective strategies. During this phase, comprehensive research and stakeholder engagement ensure the initiatives are relevant and tailored to the community’s specific context. By cautious planning, the design phase helps create scalable and long-lasting solutions. Moreover, a thorough and well-documented design phase is crucial for obtaining funding from private and public institutions. 

As part of its NGO services, Inter-Cultur's assistance in project design incorporates the multitude of elements needed for a successful social intervention. After identifying the core needs and setting clear objectives, the planning of the intervention can begin in earnest. The backbone of every well-executed design is the Logical Framework, which incorporates the entire project cycle from initial activities and resource allocation to the eventual impact that the project aims to achieve. This comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of the project are considered and aligned with the overarching goals, fostering coherence and effectiveness in implementation. The Logical Framework not only aids in systematic planning but also facilitates monitoring and evaluation, enabling ongoing adjustments and improvements during the project lifecycle to maximize social impact. Through such structured and detailed design processes, Inter-Cultur ensures that its interventions are both impactful and sustainable, meeting the complex needs of the communities they serve. In addition to the Logical Framework, Inter-Cultur helps its NGO partners in their risk assessment and project budget planning. 

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Services Framework

Identifying the needs

When planning an intervention, it is important to think about what the target beneficiaries actually need for better living conditions. 

Typical output:
A problem tree

Setting the goal

Every social project needs to have a clearly defined goal in mind: what do we want to achieve with this intervention? The wanted impact then determines the means at our disposal.

Planning the activities and outputs

After the preliminary work, it is time to decide the actions and outputs of the project. In Inter-Cultur, we do this by creating the Logical Framework that will be the guiding document for every well-designed project, and will not only help in the design but will also be used later for monitoring and evaluation. 

Typical output:
Logical Framework

Supporting the Logical Framework

Additionally to the Logical Framework, every project needs well well-planned budget, timeline, and risk matrix. These will accompany the Logical Framework and support it in the planning, monitoring, and evaluation. 

Typical output:
Budget
Timeline
Risk matrix