Preamble

The implementation of development projects in all the sectors of the economy has often been
marred by failure. This is often due to inadequate knowledge and skills to implement projects.
Target Group

Officers involved in project development and management from the sectors. These will include:
departmental heads, planners, project coordinators and managers involved in projects.
Learning Objectives
On completion, participants should be able to

• Identify development projects and programmes
• Plan development projects and programmes
• Coordinate project activities
• Monitor and evaluate project performance and impact
• Formulate a project proposal

Content:

• The concept of development
• Development planning
• Role of development agencies
• Concept of project management
• Project identification and feasibility studies
• Project appraisal
• Project financing and costing
• Use of computers in project planning and management
• Project implementation and control
• Project monitoring and evaluation
• Project management and role of the project manager
• Mobilization and management of project resources
• Project formulation and proposal writingProject sustainability

Benefit of attending

By the end of the program, participants will have been enabled to plan for, implement and evaluate
projects.