, 1. INTRODUCTION
Public sector projects help improve people's lives through the construction of roads, schools,
hospitals and water systems. However, many projects experience delays, budget overruns,
poor-quality work and weak accountability. Project control and evaluation help government
institutions manage these challenges and ensure that public funds are used responsibly
(Project Management Institute, 2021).
Project control monitors costs, time, quality and progress, while evaluation examines
whether a project achieves its objectives and delivers meaningful benefits. Both processes are
important throughout the project life cycle. Their effectiveness depends on reliable
information, responsible management and the willingness to correct problems when they
arise.
2. THE ROLE OF PROJECT CONTROL AND EVALUATION IN PUBLIC SECTOR
PROJECTS
Project control allows managers to compare actual performance with the original project plan.
It helps identify delays, unnecessary expenditure, quality problems and risks that could affect
completion. Corrective measures can then be introduced before these issues become more
serious (Project Management Institute, 2021).
Project evaluation examines whether the project has achieved its intended objectives and
whether the resources invested have produced worthwhile results. It can take place before
implementation, during the project or after completion. These assessments help government
determine whether projects should continue, change or be improved (OECD, 2021).
For example, a municipality constructing a water supply system must monitor expenditure,
construction progress and contractor performance. If work falls behind schedule, managers
should investigate the cause and take appropriate action. After completion, evaluation should
establish whether residents actually have better access to reliable water.
A project may finish on time and within budget without meeting community needs. Similarly,
a project may provide important benefits despite experiencing financial difficulties. Effective
Public sector projects help improve people's lives through the construction of roads, schools,
hospitals and water systems. However, many projects experience delays, budget overruns,
poor-quality work and weak accountability. Project control and evaluation help government
institutions manage these challenges and ensure that public funds are used responsibly
(Project Management Institute, 2021).
Project control monitors costs, time, quality and progress, while evaluation examines
whether a project achieves its objectives and delivers meaningful benefits. Both processes are
important throughout the project life cycle. Their effectiveness depends on reliable
information, responsible management and the willingness to correct problems when they
arise.
2. THE ROLE OF PROJECT CONTROL AND EVALUATION IN PUBLIC SECTOR
PROJECTS
Project control allows managers to compare actual performance with the original project plan.
It helps identify delays, unnecessary expenditure, quality problems and risks that could affect
completion. Corrective measures can then be introduced before these issues become more
serious (Project Management Institute, 2021).
Project evaluation examines whether the project has achieved its intended objectives and
whether the resources invested have produced worthwhile results. It can take place before
implementation, during the project or after completion. These assessments help government
determine whether projects should continue, change or be improved (OECD, 2021).
For example, a municipality constructing a water supply system must monitor expenditure,
construction progress and contractor performance. If work falls behind schedule, managers
should investigate the cause and take appropriate action. After completion, evaluation should
establish whether residents actually have better access to reliable water.
A project may finish on time and within budget without meeting community needs. Similarly,
a project may provide important benefits despite experiencing financial difficulties. Effective
