Planning and Evaluation: Two Sides of the Same Coin

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Hellmut W. Eggers

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This article outlines the principles, tools, and practices of Project Cycle Management (PCM), a methodological approach integrating planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. PCM is aimed at improving the success of development projects by creating sustainable benefits for target groups.

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Eggers, H. W. (2006). Planning and Evaluation: Two Sides of the Same Coin. Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation, 3(6), 30–57. https://doi.org/10.56645/jmde.v3i6.39
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