The course is organized into four Chapters. The first chapter is devoted to the introductory parts of planning while the second chapter deals with the meaning, characteristics, and types of planning. The third chapter builds on quantitative development planning techniques. The last chapter deals with planning in practice by taking experiences from Ethiopia and other countries.
Planning is seen as an essential ingredient for rapid development in developing countries like Ethiopia. It is an integral part of their economic systems. Despite, its world wide popularity, it is a much debated and controversial subject. The purpose of this course is to create an understanding of the concept of planning and the tools that are used in practice. The substance of planning would be taken up in different parts focusing on principles, techniques and practice. The following are the main topics to be covered in this course.
- Teacher: Kayranto Kasho