This paper examines current practice in the UK and the developing world using a range of actual project examples. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between land use and environmental planning, project and programme preparation, and funding decisions. The paper reviews the UK planning and decision making process as it is today and raises questions over whether it can succeed in achieving fundamental change. It looks to the `Third World' to see if lessons can be learnt about planning (land use, environment and transport), programming (the identification of infrastructure projects) and budgeting (prioritising investment to optimise the use of scare resources) in achieving agreed development objectives. (A) For the covering abstract see IRRD 868850.
Samenvatting