implementation plan

Project Management

Once a decision has been made to invest in ICTs, one must choose how to go about doing it most effectively. This encompasses strategic planning, project management, financial and sustainability planning, setting impact measurement criteria, and the monitoring and evaluation of programmes to ensure that the stated goals and objectives are being met.

For an initiative such as ICTs in education, the leadership and the driving force will come from the Ministry of Education. In addition to the leadership of the Ministry of Education, an ICTs in Education Project Management Office has been created. A forum such as a broad and inclusive Steering Committee must also be created to encourage feedback and contributions from all stakeholders.

The effective functioning of the Ministry of Education, Project Management Office, and the Steering Committee will ensure that all decisions are well considered and debated and have broad stakeholder support. This process will also ensure the efficient mobilisation of all available resources for implementation and increase the chances of sustainability.

Last modified on: 14-Sep-2007