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Program management arrangements probably are the largest determinant of the ability to achieve objectives. There are many arrangements and many supervising systems. Particularly when a program is complex, they require considerable thought to make sure that the program can be implemented and not get entangled in overload, procedure or lack of responsibility.

In program management it is also important to thinks of sponsorship. Especially when a program entails considerable change, champions are required. Coordination committees and steering committees should be seen as sources of support too, not as internal control mechanisms only.