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Implementation is one of the most crucial aspects of any planning exercise. Plans which do not result in tangible change represent little more than a waste of planning resources. Within the development context, where resources of all types are generally scarce, successful implementation is the most critical of all issues in the process of planning growth and development.
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Choguill, C.L. (1987). The Importance of Implementation. In: New Communities for Urban Squatters. Urban Innovation Abroad. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1863-7_1
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