This guide provides information on M&E systems, focusing on the SMILER system: Simple Measurement of Indicators for Learning and Evidence-based Reporting. It is the third in the Project Package (ProPack) series written to raise the quality of CRS work in relief and development projects. ProPack I provided a tool to design projects and write proposals, and ProPack II provided basic project implementation guidance.

This handout on project management describes the aspects and dimensions of a project and the project management cycle: planning, implementation, monitoring, adapting and closing.

This workbook is from the Student Leaders Program website, which provides help on submitting applications. It gives 10 steps for developing and practicing writing a proposal.

This guide describes how civil society organizations can improve their organizational systems and structures. It provides information on how to develop or improve business processes and highlights the Holistic Organizational Capacity Assessment Instrument (HOCAI). It also focuses on governance, strategic planning, finance, procurement, and information and communication technology (ICT).

This presentation on project management focuses on financial, technical and institutional management. Special focus is given to the importance of participatory project management in the development sector.

This training guide gives an overview of communication theory and practical applications, with the aim of increasing and improving community participation.

This training guide outlines approaches to strategic planning, with special attention to strengthening partnerships and resource mobilization. The focus is on institutional development and educational projects.

This presentation describes project design and management techniques that utilize social and community partners. Attention is given to aspects of financial and human resource management for sustainable programs.

This curriculum contains instruction on the life cycle of projects, including planning, organization, implementation, evaluation and sustainability. It also includes a set of sample forms.

This manual provides a framework for strategic planning and local capacity building using the Program Planning Objectives (PPO) method. The presentation outlines a roadmap for project planning from deciding to pursue a project through implementation. The training also provides worksheets to guide the planning process.