DFID – Tools for Development
PDF . 503K . 142 pages . Sep 02
Subtitled A handbook for those engaged in development activity, this introductory guide presents key project management ideas in language that is not overly technical. Plenty of charts illustrate the content, although their institutional look may be initially off-putting. Getting past the tone, there is a wealth of valuable management experience to be mined.
Topics include:
- Stakeholder and situational analyses
- Logical frameworks (which can easily be related to RBM frameworks)
- Risk management
- Participatory methodologies and management
- Teamworking and building partnerships
- Monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating
- Workshop facilitation skills
Tearfund – Project Cycle Management
PDF . 913K . 84 pages . 2003
You can also download each chapter separately.
With its up-front glossary, occasional cartoons, and straightforward language, this guide is one of the friendliest there is. Each chapter begins with a Bible study.
Contents include:
- Planning and the project cycle
- Project identification
- Stakeholder and problem analyses
- Logical frameworks
- Implementing
- Evaluating
- Celebrating success
European Commission – Project Cycle Management Guidelines
PDF . 4 MB . 158 pages . Mar. 04
Most of the first 13 pages or so can be skipped as they relate specifically to EC programs. The remainder of the document, while somewhat technical, offers an excellent perspective on project cycle management. The charts can be a bit intimidating, but they are quite helpful once worked with a bit. And there’s a great list of online resources at the end.
Contents include:
- Project cycle
- Project identification
- Project formulation (design)
- Implementation
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Logical frameworks
- Capacity assessment
- Participation
- Preparing terms of reference (very helpful)
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