Issues Log Template and Guidance

A template and corresponding guidance for documenting, analyzing, and reflecting actions taken and the status of project issues: unresolved decisions, situations, or problems that have occurred that will significantly impact the project.

Format:

Excel

Author:

Catholic Relief Services

This resource relates to the following project management standards and key actions. Click on the links below for guidance to carry out these key actions, and for links to any related policies and other resources.

Standard 7: Realistic and participatory detailed implementation planning for program impact.

Key Action 1: Validate key project design decisions based on an updated review of the project operating context (risks, issues, and opportunities).

Standard 11: Evidence based, action-oriented project management.

Key Action 2: Identify and address project implementation issues and risks in a timely manner.

Standard 12: Effective management of goods throughout the supply chain.

Key Action 2: Monitor implementation of supply chain activities to share key information with stakeholders and make improvements where needed.

Standard 15: Engaging donors appropriately throughout implementation.

Key Action 2: Communicate risks, issues, and changes to donor in a timely manner, and seek donor approval where necessary.

Standard 16: Accountable and timely project close-out.

Key Action 2: Develop a comprehensive, realistic project close-out plan that details roles, responsibilities, timelines and activities, and reflects donor requirements.