Programme and Project Management


Programme Management

Related Sub Processes

| Defining a Country Programm| Initiating a Programme
| Running a Programme| Evaluating a Programme



Description

Programme Management Process
Figure 4 illustrates major steps in the programme lifecycle. The programme management cycle begins with UNDP’s objectives as defined in the UNDAF and UNDP’s goals at the country level as defined in the Strategic Plan 2008-2011, and ends by evaluating progress in realising programme outcomes. The rounded-corner rectangles in the centre of the diagram represent the processes of a programme, essentially the high-level activity areas starting and ending at decision points that must be followed to manage a programme. In addition, the diagram illustrates with dotted lines the key management review points within the cycle. For each process, the Programme Management section of the Guide provides information to ensure appropriate UNDP policies are followed, key stakeholders are kept informed, appropriate management structure exists, results are monitored, and the programme results are well managed.

Figure 4: The UNDP Country Programming Cycle



Relevant Policies

Please refer to the section "Relevant Policies" in each sub-process.