INTRODUCTION
This Chapter presents and describes the background and objectives of this Framework. It identities the benefits of utilizing the Framework and end users, as well as rationalizes flexibility in its utilization.

Background
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undertakes many projects. The Agency has decided to create and establish a Program Management Department to be responsible for the management of projects.
This Project Management Framework (PMF) is the instrument that shall guide and ensure effective and efficient delivery of projects. It is based on standard and best practices in current management science. It offers a structured, repeatable approach (processes and tools) to project management. It will ensure that all projects of the Agency are conceived, initiated, planned, and executed in a consistent, systemic, manner across all departments. Resultantly, it will enhance predictability of successful project deliveries, improve information and experience sharing, leading to agency-wide institutional learning and increased productivity.