Planning Monitoring and Evaluation In Bangladesh : Theory And Practice

Bangladesh is such a country that needs massive development works to be undertaken. Certainly it is a country of immense possibility and probability and also of unthinkable potentiality. As economic supremacy is a vital factor for the progress and stability of a country different plans for development works are to be taken in private and public sectors. To make any plan effective and to achieve the desired target it needs proper monitoring and evaluation by the authority. Dr. Nasim Banu, a veteran researcher, educationist and teacher, in the present book, has diligently delineated the importance of planning, monitoring and evaluation in Bangladesh. To our mind, authoritative policy-makers, educationists, students and general readers may derive much benefits from her presentation and analysis of the subject from different angles. The book covers description and analysis of development planning, monitoring and evaluation. It addresses the wide range of relevant and important issues of development projects focusing attention on the need for adaptation of appropriate mechanism for better performance of IMED in Bangladesh. The book is a perfect review and analysis of relevant literature. It is an outcome of long teaching and research experience of the author on project management practices. The subject of monitoring and evaluation is believed considerable importance in response to the increase complexity of development of society. It is not only concerned with description but with developing proper knowledge about the forces that lead to planning, monitoring and evaluation of development programs. The book is primarily intended for the graduate/post-graduate students who take courses on project management, planning, monitoring and evaluation. It will also be useful for the policy makers, planners, development partners for designing and implementation of project. The long listed appendixes of the book may provide useful insights and guidance for academicians, scholars, researchers for further study and research.