Sustainable Program Management: Hierarchical Causal Systems

Keywords: Pyramid, Causality, Systems, Sustainable, Program and Management. Problem Statement: Donors, Multi and Bi-lateral agencies charged with distribution of development funds to primarily low and medium income countries... [ view full abstract ]

Keywords: Pyramid, Causality, Systems, Sustainable, Program and Management.
Problem Statement:
Donors, Multi and Bi-lateral agencies charged with distribution of development funds to primarily low and medium income countries (LMICs) have been guided by universally accepted goals, agreements and conventions. In a significant number of cases, adherence remains inadequate. Effective sustainable program management systems remain inadequate. These limitations call for a need to design an inclusive and standardized program management framework.
Hierarchical Causal Systems:
Aim and Methodology:
To Strengthen and Standardize Program Management Protocols and mitigate nuances, duplication and redundancies.
Seven components that facilitate the achievement of sustainable management of development program are embodied in a conceptual framework the ‘CARROT-BUS’ model. CARROT is for Capacity, Accountability, Resources, Results, Ownership and Transparency – all driven by an enabling environment and BUS stands for ‘Bottom Up Strategy’. The holistic, inclusive pragmatic and causality model is conceptually synonymous with Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. In this framework, each step of the ladder has a well-defined description including a corresponding, comprehensive and relevant strategy and case study to facilitate user understanding.
Findings:
Many beneficiaries continue to live in squalid conditions; poverty remains ubiquitous despite reports to the contrary and improved quality of life in vulnerable populations remains a distant dream. Above all, Western countries have woefully failed to meet their own pledges of donating 0.7 % of their GDP to (LMICs). Only four countries have achieved this objective.


Conclusion:
Designing and implementing sustainable development programs remains complex. The systems presented in this abstract are a way of addressing these complexities. They serve as an option aimed at mitigating gaps and nuances that are an integral component of development aid. An urgent need for a streamlined and effective paradigm shift is required. CARROT-BUS is one attempt to fill these gaps.