I quick comment is the overhead cost to the donor in supervising projects, as a percent of the total value of the project, is less for large projects than for smaller projects. Thus, donors prefer the larger projects to keep their cost down, and assuming they are equally effective. I agree that larger projects are most likely less effective for the reasons stipulated.
RE: Do Big Projects Deliver Effective Solutions in a Complex World?
United States of America
Richard Tinsley
Professor Emeritus
Colorado State University
Posted on 05/04/2025
I quick comment is the overhead cost to the donor in supervising projects, as a percent of the total value of the project, is less for large projects than for smaller projects. Thus, donors prefer the larger projects to keep their cost down, and assuming they are equally effective. I agree that larger projects are most likely less effective for the reasons stipulated.