6.2 Activity Matrix

Summary: Introduces the development of an activity matrix to map project activities and outputs systematically. Discusses how the activity matrix aids in organizing project activities and tracking progress towards objectives.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain proficiency in developing an activity matrix to systematically map project activities and outputs.
2. Understand how the activity matrix serves as a tool for organizing project activities and tracking progress towards objectives.

The activity matrix may also be included in the logframe matrix in some project proposal forms. It is seen that the activity matrix is requested separately in the grant programs published by the European Union recently.

The logframe approach envisages a hierarchical order. In this context, the General purpose, the specific goals necessary to achieve this general goal, and the outputs necessary to achieve the specific goals are specified in conjunction with each other. In order to realize the outputs in the last stage of this hierarchical order, activities should be organized. It is recommended to enumerate appropriately to show how all these specific goals, outputs and activities are related. For example, you can sort the outputs of the 1st specific objective as 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 …. Similarly, you can use similar logic in activities. Thus, both you and the independent evaluators will not have to repeat or make mistakes while reviewing the project proposal.