Management of public projects and programs

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The book delves into the challenges of managing public projects in developing countries, highlighting issues such as poor quality, budget overruns, and corruption. It critiques the lack of strategic governance and the failure to involve stakeholders in project objectives, often dictated by funding sources. To address these shortcomings, it advocates for the adoption of good governance principles and a results-based management approach, emphasizing the need for projects that yield positive externalities while adhering to standards of economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.