The PARIS21 Logical Framework (logframe) defines the goal, purpose, outcomes and outputs of the PARIS21 Partnership for the period 2007-2010. These items are defined as follows: 

GOAL

“Develop a culture of evidence-based policy making and implementation which serves to improve governance and government effectiveness in reducing poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).”

PURPOSE:

“Statistical information is used by PARIS21 partners to inform development policy decisions and to manage their implementation”.

OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS:

“National and international statistical programmes of each PARIS21 Partner:

1. Are centred on designing and implementing NSDSs
2. Are well coordinated across NSSs and between governments and donors
3. Build statistical capacity
4. Provide better statistics for immediate priority needs”.

For each item in the logframe, PARIS21 has outlined Objectively Verifiable Indicators, the Means of Verification, and the Assumptions/Risks. Details under these same headings are also provided for the PARIS21 Secretariat's activities and outputs.