A good results framework is a vital tool to help you plan, manage, and track the progress of your exchange project.

Do you find it challenging to design a results framework for your project application?

A results framework helps you:

  1. Plan, manage, and report on your exchange project more effectively.
  2. Demonstrate how knowledge shared between participants and partners leads to meaningful change.

Tips for Developing a Results Framework

  • Use clear, simple language.
  • Find indicators that are easy to measure and track.
  • Use qualitative indicators—personal stories and human impact are important.
  • Build on the strengths identified in your SWOT analysis. These are excellent results in an exchange project.

What does Norec look for when assesing the results framework?

  • Results are achieved through the exchange of people.
  • Results are measured by the end of the project period.
  • Results align with the objectives of Norec funding and our Theory of Change.
  • Results shows logical connections between the different result levels.
  • The framework includes a baseline, describing the situation before the project starts.
  • Indicators are sufficient to track progress effectively.

Additional resource

Norec’s approach to creating change explains how projects bring about impact. Our three pathways to change can guide you in setting relevant and achievable goals for your project.

We also encourage all partnerships to source the Norec website and Norec guidelines for further information on the application requirements and guidance.

Norec guidelines
Call for proposals 2025
Collaboration Agreement

Norec Introduction Seminar