Making a difference

Policies, Programmes & Projects

Projects and programmes are not developed in isolation but should reflect policy objectives. Programmes are more than a mixed collection of projects. Projects in turn must not only achieve their purpose but also contribute to programme objectives.

This course will examine the relationship between national policy objectives, programmes and projects. It will also demonstrate how to construct effective programmes and projects in order to implement public policy objectives.

Who should attend
Public sector officials, donors and civil society organisations involved in implementing policy through programmes and projects.

How you will benefit
By the end of the course you will be able to:

• understand the relationship between policies, programmes and the project cycle with reference to the government and donor financing
• translate strategic objectives into programmes
• use projects to achieve programmatic goals
• manage and monitor programmes and projects
• evaluate programmes and projects

Course profile

• Policy and strategic planning definition and overview
• Programme identification and formulation techniques
• Stakeholder analysis and management
• Establishment of objectives and goal setting
• Development of success criteria
• Programme financial management
• Project identification within a programme
• Monitoring programme performance and progress
• Risk management
• Documentation and reporting
• Evaluation - project contributions and programme achievement

The course was so precise and interactive that in such a short time it built my confidence about policy and project management as a public sector manager.

Mr Mukasa Muyonga Abdul
Head of Training
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development, Uganda