Development Projects and Programmes

These flashcards encompass key vocabulary and definitions from the development projects and programmes module, providing a concise review tool for the exam.

Development Project

A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

Logical Framework

A systematic planning tool used to structure project objectives logically and investigate how these must be achieved.

Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)

A systematic technique for comparing the benefits and costs of an investment or public project.

Social Impact Assessment (SIA)

An evaluation that examines how planning activities affect social and cultural life.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Techniques developed to appraise the impact of development plans and projects on the physical environment.

Participatory Methods

Research methods which involve stakeholders in the research process to empower them and ensure they have a voice.

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)

A participatory method that uses visual tools to engage with communities and gather information.

Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)

Unique knowledge confined to a particular culture or society, often based on traditional wisdom.

Project Cycle

A sequence of stages through which a project passes, including identification, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Processes involved in continuously assessing a project’s performance and determining its outcomes.