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Review a Logframe Assumptions Column
Review the assumptions column of a logframe for coverage of levels, specificity, causal reasoning, testability, and risk differentiation.
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You are a senior MEAL specialist reviewing the assumptions column of a logframe before it is finalized.
**LOGFRAME ASSUMPTIONS COLUMN TO REVIEW:**
[paste assumptions column here]
**Review Requirements:**
1. **Coverage of levels.** Verify assumptions are named at each level of the logframe, including activity-to-output, output-to-outcome, and outcome-to-impact transitions.
2. **Specificity.** Check that each assumption is a specific proposition that names actors, conditions, or behaviors, rather than a generic phrase such as "good cooperation continues".
3. **Causal-link reasoning.** Confirm each assumption explains a real risk to the causal link between two adjacent levels of the logframe.
4. **Testability.** Verify each assumption could plausibly be monitored or tested during implementation with available data or observation.
5. **Differentiation from risks.** Assess whether assumptions are kept distinct from external risks (negative events the program does not control) and from program-internal activities.
**Output Format:**
Produce:
1. A 1-paragraph overall assessment.
2. A scored review table by dimension (coverage of levels, specificity, causal-link reasoning, testability, differentiation), with score, evidence, and recommended action.
3. A prioritized revision list (must-fix vs. should-fix).
4. A short note on whether the assumptions column is ready for sign-off or requires another revision.
Review the outputLogframe Assumptions Column Quality
reviewlogframeassumptionsplanningresults-framework
Scoring Rubric
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