Provides an insight into development project planning and management by guiding the reader through the stages from concept to completion of the following areas: problem identification; mobilizing a group; solution identification and planning; resource identification and cost estimating; project funding; basic book-keeping and records; project supervision; and post-project management. There is advice on all aspects of the process including problem analysis, meetings, letter-writing, decision-making, leadership, employment of contractors and quality control. The last chapter includes sections on profit and non-profit making enterprises and each chapter ends with exercises to help test the knowledge and reinforce the lessons in good practice.