Project  planning  is  a        form  of  operational  planning,  whereby  the          consecutive steps to implement the project activities are  carefully  mapped out, based on an analysis of relevant information and linked to  the program in which the project takes place and to which it should  contribute. Essentially, project planning involves establishing the scope,  aims and objectives of a project, the way in which the project will be  performed, the roles and responsibilities of those involved, and the time  and cost estimates.”