Brinkerhoff Derucj W.

Looking out, looking in, looking ahead: quidelines for managing development programs - 58(4) Dec 1992, p.483-503

According to the auther this article has synthesized a large body of field experience and findings regarding what successful development program management calls for. The synthesis is organizaed in terms odeoutward, inward- and forward-looking managerial tasks. Although this model is simple, program management is not. Following the guidance summarized hare is not a surefire recipe for performance improvement. Social technologies always involve irreducible elements of uncertainty and 'loose' cause-and-effect links. The advice offered has sought to narrow down the uncertainty and tighten the links by assimilating the experience and learning of large numbers of analysts and practitioners in various management circ


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