Identifying Programme Scope

This is the deliverable that terminates the identification phase (and opens the formulation phase of programme cycle management)

Programme Justification

·         To what problem/need  is this Programme addressing?

·         What are the problems to be resolved and the needs to be met?

·         What is the added value of the Programme?

(see  Defining an overall objective;   exploring the problems;  the programme context)

Programme and deliverables

·         Who are the Programme beneficiaries?

·         What will the Programme deliver to the Programme beneficiaries?   (services, products)

·         What are the other  Programme deliverables?

(See Identify project stakeholders; Involving Stakeholders; Manage concerted efforts with Partners/Counterparts; Exploring Possible Objectives

Programme Impact

·         What are the expected results of the Programme?

(see How change happens , opportunities and constraints)

Methodology and Sustainability

·         Who are the actors involved (final beneficiaries, target groups)?

·         What are the main Programme activities?

·         Are there implementing partner? What is the length of your relationship with them and how will they be involved in the Programme?

·         How will the Programme achieve sustainability?

·         Will it have multiplier effects?

Expertise and operational capacity:

·         How your team will be composed of?

·         What is the experience of your team in Programme management?

·         What is your experience (and the experience of your your partner(s)) of the issues to be addressed?

Assumptions/Limitations

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Guidelines:

• Guideline: How to write a project scope statement

• How to manage programmes for a learning organization that is projectized and employee empowering

• Normative principles of program management

See Checklist for the Internal approval of the programme