Logic Model Generation

From Theory to Visual Framework

Understanding how your approved Theory of Change automatically transforms into a structured logic model for implementation and reporting.

Automated Logic Model Creation

System Generation

After approval, your Theory of Change elements are organized into a standardized logic model:

All components are extracted from your approved submission
Elements are categorized into a structured framework
Relationships between components are preserved
Visual representation is automatically created
All elements maintain their original details and descriptions
The generated model becomes available in your dashboard
You can export and share the logic model in multiple formats

Logic Model Structure

The system organizes your content into these standard categories:

Activities: The actions and interventions your project implements
Outputs: The direct products and deliverables from those activities
Outcomes: The changes resulting from your outputs
Impacts: The long-term, sustainable changes aligned with SDGs
Causal links: The pathways showing how each element leads to the next
Assumptions: The conditions that must hold true for progress to occur

Yes. Once your Theory of Change is completed and approved, the system automatically generates a logic model showing activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts linked to SDGs.

Logic Model Components in Detail

From Theory to Components

How each Theory of Change element translates to the logic model:

Stage 1 activities become the "Activities" column
Stage 1 sub-domains organize these activities by category
Stage 1 outputs become the "Outputs" column
Stage 2 outcomes become the "Outcomes" column
Stage 2 sub-domains organize these outcomes by category
Long-term changes become the "Impacts" column
SDG alignments are automatically linked to relevant impacts
Identified risks and assumptions are preserved in the model

Chronological Organization

The logic model arranges elements in a time-based progression:

Activities represent what you do now (immediate)
Outputs show what you produce (short-term)
Outcomes demonstrate what changes (medium-term)
Impacts illustrate lasting transformation (long-term)
Arrows indicate causal flow and relationships
Feedback loops show reinforcing effects where relevant
Timeframes are visually represented where specified

While the logic model is automatically generated, you can enhance its usefulness by ensuring your Theory of Change includes clear timeframes for expected changes and explicit links between elements. This temporal information will be reflected in the logic model visualization.

Using Your Logic Model

Implementation Planning

Your logic model provides a practical framework for:

Organizing work plans and activities
Assigning responsibilities for specific components
Scheduling implementation timelines
Allocating resources across activities
Setting priorities based on causal relationships
Identifying dependencies between elements
Communicating expectations with implementation partners
Orienting new team members to the project approach

Monitoring and Evaluation

The logic model serves as a foundation for:

Developing detailed monitoring plans
Creating indicator frameworks linked to each component
Defining what success looks like at each stage
Tracking progress along your causal pathways
Identifying where implementation may be deviating from plans
Evaluating the validity of your causal assumptions
Reporting results in a structured, coherent way
Communicating progress to stakeholders and funders

While the logic model provides a clear visual representation of your Theory of Change, remember that real-world change is rarely as linear as the model suggests. Use it as a guiding framework, but remain attentive to unexpected pathways and emergent outcomes not captured in the model.

SDG Integration

SDG Linkages

How your work connects to global sustainability goals:

Impact-level outcomes are automatically mapped to relevant SDGs
The specific SDG targets your work contributes to are identified
The strength of connection to each SDG is indicated
Primary and secondary SDG contributions are differentiated
SDG icons visually highlight these connections
SDG alignment strengthens your reporting framework
Links to specific SDG indicators are provided where relevant

SDG Reporting

Using the SDG linkages for communication and reporting:

Demonstrate how local efforts contribute to global goals
Frame project outcomes in globally recognized terminology
Highlight alignment with national SDG priorities
Report consistently using standardized SDG indicators
Identify how different project components address multiple SDGs
Show the integrated nature of sustainable development
Enhance credibility with funders and partners

The SDG linkages in your logic model provide a valuable tool for communication with stakeholders who may be more familiar with the global SDG framework than with carbon project terminology. This translation helps position your work in the broader sustainable development context.

Sharing and Using Your Logic Model

Available Formats

Your logic model can be accessed and shared in multiple ways:

Interactive online version in the LEVEL platform
PDF download for print and distribution
Image files (PNG, JPG) for presentations
Data export (CSV, Excel) for further analysis
Embeddable version for websites or reports
Presentation-ready slides for stakeholder meetings
Print-optimized versions for workshops and planning sessions

Application Contexts

Effective ways to use your logic model:

Stakeholder orientation sessions
Team planning workshops
Donor and investor presentations
Community consultation meetings
Training new team members
Evaluation design workshops
Progress review meetings
External communications about your project

Consider creating simplified versions of your logic model for different audiences. For community stakeholders, a version with less technical language and more visual elements may be more effective, while technical partners might benefit from a more detailed version showing measurement methodologies.

From Static Model to Dynamic Tool

Your logic model is more than a documentation requirement:

Use it actively in planning and coordination meetings
Refer to it regularly when reviewing progress
Update it when your Theory of Change is revised
Annotate it with emerging learnings and insights
Share it widely to build common understanding

The automatically generated logic model provides a starting point, but its real value comes from how you use it as a living tool for planning, communication, and learning throughout your project lifecycle.

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