Step 3: Problem analysis

• State the exact problem, including the 'who', 'what' and 'where' elements.
• Assess the causes and consequences of the problem. This is also the first step in making a logical framework, therefore that toolkit can help you.
• Identify the most important causes and consequences of the problem and their severity and extent to put proposed solutions in perspective.
• Decide which problems you can address, taking into account your resources, interests, and capacity.
• Watch this short video on how problem analysis with the participatory method 'problem tree' can help you: