Mega-planning in Population

ABSTRACT Clark and Murray examine the six Critical Performance Factors for Mega planning in an example drawn from the five‐year history of the population program of a major west coast philanthropy. In this article, the authors describe the salience and scope of the population issue as it is relates...

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Published in:Performance improvement quarterly 2005-09, Vol.18 (3), p.17-25
Main Authors: Clark, Sarah C., Murray, Margo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birth Rate
Case studies
Context Effect
Ethiopia
Families & family life
Family Planning
Foreign Countries
India
Leadership
Marine conservation
Mexico
Mission statements
Myanmar
National Programs
Nigeria
Organizational change
Pakistan
Performance Factors
Philippines
Planning
Population Education
Population Growth
Population Trends
Private Financial Support
Program Effectiveness
Program Implementation
Reproductive health
Salience
Social Influences
Social Problems
Strategic planning
Sudan
Trends
Womens health
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Summary:ABSTRACT Clark and Murray examine the six Critical Performance Factors for Mega planning in an example drawn from the five‐year history of the population program of a major west coast philanthropy. In this article, the authors describe the salience and scope of the population issue as it is relates to other global trends; the steps the foundation took to “scope” the program and establish measurable impacts. It rates performance against the critical factors, then looks at some specific country impacts five years later. This analysis will be incorporated into the plan revision. Summary and What Next Indications are that our funding and the work of the grantees are having good impact in the country programs. Systematic, comprehensive reviews involving outside/inside experts, quantitative and qualitative data will be completed in all five country programs by mid‐2005. Also in 2005, the Board will work with staff and outside experts to examine the results of grant making and review and discuss our long term, overall approach. Much has changed since 1998. We will review those changes and see if any longer term shifts in funding emphasis will be appropriate. This effort to refresh our strategic thinking will allow us to revise, as appropriate, the stated missions of the population work, its assumptions, and how it fits into the overall work and goals of the Foundation.
ISSN:0898-5952
1937-8327
DOI:10.1111/j.1937-8327.2005.tb00338.x