The Project Management Club of the Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, successfully conducted a webinar titled “Strategic Project Planning with Logical Framework Analysis” on 25th February 2025 via Zoom. The session was facilitated by Mr. Sudar Theepan, Communications and Learning Director at RTI International, who brings extensive experience from his work with organizations such as the Danish Refugee Council and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) during Sri Lanka’s conflict and post-conflict periods. The objective of the webinar was to introduce third- and fourth-year project management students to advanced project planning concepts aligned with their course units PM 3233, CAP 3213, and 4216.
During the session, Mr. Theepan provided comprehensive insights into the Logical Framework Approach (LFA), emphasizing its role in project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. He covered critical topics such as logic models, theory of change, donor expectations, and results-based management (RBM). The webinar also highlighted the practical application of LFA tools throughout the project life cycle to ensure structured, successful project execution. With the active participation of 101 students and academic staff members, the session significantly enhanced students’ knowledge and practical skills in project proposal writing, evaluation, and strategic planning, better preparing them for both academic success and real-world project management challenges.
