Planning manual for local authorities : Sri Lanka

Rather than a set formula, options at different levels of detail that can be implemented incrementally are proposed. The second objective is to provide guidelines for better coordination of physical and economic planning. At present, development plans are often done without an understanding of the cost implications of proposed activities or a realistic program for financing capital improvements. While the manual is written specifically for Sri Lanka, resources from international organizations and other countries have been researched to take advantage of the most recent thinking. Materials prepared by the UNDP/World Bank Urban Management Programme were a primary source. Also, seminars have been held with Planning Officers and local authority officials to get their insights. (Author abstract)