4.3.1 Suggested method for analysis

Question 1

Step 1: Define potential solutions

Answer 1

1-Look at the objectives tree

2-group objectives together

to define broad potential “solutions”.

This is done by looking at which objectives are directly linked to each other in a CER

Question 2

During the earlier analysis stage,

Answer 2

potential merits or difficulties of different ways of addressing the problems may well have already been discussed.

Question 3

These issues and options must now be looked at more closely to determine

Answer 3

the likely scope of the intervention before more detailed design work is undertaken

Question 4

Step 2: Select the most appropriate solution.

Answer 4

Based on the set of solutions identified in the objectives tree,

the team will now need
to weigh up the different options available and choose the most appropriate one for the
implementing team.

This will then determine the scope of the intervention.

There is a variety of tools to assist in this process.

Two tools described here are the objectives analysis table and SWOT analysis.

(See Annex 2, p. 54, for a more detailed explanation of how to select the most appropriate solution

Question 5

Figure 8
Objectives
analysis table

Answer 5

summarizes and organizes the information on each issue in a comparative table.

It is a useful tool to promote discussion and exchange among the team designing and implementing the intervention.

As always, the quality of the analysis and the viability of the resulting decisions made will
depend on the quality and legitimacy of the data being analysed
(costs, prices, availability, local practices, etc.)