Europlanning and project management. Introductory profile and lines of development for public administration

This study aims to provide an overview of project management procedures and their utility in helping institutions achieve their objectives effectively. Particular emphasis is placed on the necessity for local authorities to establish a capable structure for executing and planning activities, enabling them to respond systematically to their own needs. The paper will be structured as follows: In the first section, we will analyze the definitions of a project and project management, along with their inherent characteristics. In the second section, the project management processes will be briefly discussed. In the concluding third section, we will address the state of local authorities in terms of project management practices, which will be illustrated.