From Masters class: What is a Project? Decide, plan, control Timeline Designed to achieve a goal The ideal project: Planned activities to achieve specific outcomes Fulfil needs in a sustainable way Limited resource and timeframe Community driven Upskills and empowers its participants Holistic
This is an iterative process – should be coming back and checking consensus all the time. Some of the activities at each stage may include: Programming & Policy Framework – community vision, strategy, Project identification & Initial assessment – PRA Project Formulation & Appraisal – Community Action Planning, Proposal writing, Logframe development Financing & Mobilisation – seeking finance for the proposal, signing MOU/MOA, revisit workplans, Implementation & Monitoring -