Sustainable Program Management

If you are passionate about program management in our contemporary world, then this compelling reference book is for you. Using the most up-to-date research findings and cases, SUSTAINABLE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT helps readers avoid the many pitfalls in delivering programs to vulnerable communities. Design errors, ethical issues, implementation protocols, and other program inadequacies can all lead to costly errors. This book focuses on avoiding these as well as using success stories and lessons learned to facilitate positive outcomes. Highlights include: A Program Management Model: CARROT-BUS Tools for proposal development Operations research Program planning and budgeting Complementary program management strategies: M and E, RBM, PAAs, TOC, SWOT etc. Compelling life case studies from Asia, South America, and Africa Personal Anecdotes and more When programs focus on capacity building, accountability, resources, results, ownership, and transparency (CARROT) using a bottom up strategy (BUS), then communities can escape from poverty to an improved and sustainable quality of life. Combining the Sustainable Development Goals with the CARROT-BUS framework will help readers design and manage successful programs that make a real difference in people’s lives.