Project performance can be closely affected by economic policies. However,
finding the link between the two is probably easier for outsiders than for the national
officials, as often, in developing countries, there is a broader responsibility dispersion. For example, providing potable water may fall under the responsibility of the
ministry of public works or the ministry of utilities, while attaining an appropriate
level of cost recovery and fixing the appropriate prices for the domestic sector and/or
tourism and industrial sectors – both being significant components of the project
success – may rest upon the ministry of finance, and/or tourism and industry.
“Too many cooks spoil the broth” goes the saying. If one person is in charge of
the tea making, he can give the necessary instructions how to carry out the whole
process. However, if there is no coordination, we will soon find that many people
attempt to carry out the same activities, while some activities are not being
attended to.
22.2.2 Definitions
The Promoter (or Client) starts the project and has the responsibility to provide
funds for its implementation. He is the purchaser.
The Consultant (or Consultant) is selected and employed by the Promoter to
have inclusive responsibility for the technical (and engineering) design and supervision during the project construction.
The Report (or the Feasibility Study/Report) is the appreciation of a project
prepared by the Consultant for the Promoter.
The Estimate of Cost is the cost of the project, determined by the Consultant.
The Works refers to those parts of the project to be executed by direct labour
(paid directly by the Promoter) or by contract.
The Contract is the agreement signed between the Promoter and the Contractor
for the execution of the Works.
The Contractor (verb: to contract) is an organization or individual undertaking
the execution of the Works.
The Contract Documents consist of:
(a) Instructions to Tenderers
(b) Form of Tender
(c) Conditions of Contract
(d) Specifications
(e) Bill of Quantities
(f) Drawings
(g) Form of Agreement
The Resident Consultant (Engineer) represents the Consultant on the site of the
Works.
The Agent represents the Contractor on the site of the Works.
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finding the link between the two is probably easier for outsiders than for the national
officials, as often, in developing countries, there is a broader responsibility dispersion. For example, providing potable water may fall under the responsibility of the
ministry of public works or the ministry of utilities, while attaining an appropriate
level of cost recovery and fixing the appropriate prices for the domestic sector and/or
tourism and industrial sectors – both being significant components of the project
success – may rest upon the ministry of finance, and/or tourism and industry.
“Too many cooks spoil the broth” goes the saying. If one person is in charge of
the tea making, he can give the necessary instructions how to carry out the whole
process. However, if there is no coordination, we will soon find that many people
attempt to carry out the same activities, while some activities are not being
attended to.
22.2.2 Definitions
The Promoter (or Client) starts the project and has the responsibility to provide
funds for its implementation. He is the purchaser.
The Consultant (or Consultant) is selected and employed by the Promoter to
have inclusive responsibility for the technical (and engineering) design and supervision during the project construction.
The Report (or the Feasibility Study/Report) is the appreciation of a project
prepared by the Consultant for the Promoter.
The Estimate of Cost is the cost of the project, determined by the Consultant.
The Works refers to those parts of the project to be executed by direct labour
(paid directly by the Promoter) or by contract.
The Contract is the agreement signed between the Promoter and the Contractor
for the execution of the Works.
The Contractor (verb: to contract) is an organization or individual undertaking
the execution of the Works.
The Contract Documents consist of:
(a) Instructions to Tenderers
(b) Form of Tender
(c) Conditions of Contract
(d) Specifications
(e) Bill of Quantities
(f) Drawings
(g) Form of Agreement
The Resident Consultant (Engineer) represents the Consultant on the site of the
Works.
The Agent represents the Contractor on the site of the Works.
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