Project cycle management is the term given to the process of planning and managing projects, programmes and organisations. In order to make development projects successful, good planning is needed. Some important factors need to be taken into account, in particular the needs and views of stakeholders. “Stakeholders” is the word currently used for everybody with an interest in the project. Stakeholders may include clients, target groups, beneficiaries – the people who, it is hoped, will be helped by the project, but may also include local leaders, the community, NGO workers, and donors. So to focus on the group helped, the phrase “Primary Stakeholders” is used in this document.
PCM ensures that all aspects of projects are considered. Each part of the project cycle is considered in the management process and changes in all parts are noticed and taken into account for future project planning and design. This way of working could contribute to the success and sustainability of the project.
» Read more about the project cycle and its management in our manual "Managing the Project Cycle".
