Recommendation 15

The ultimate responsibility for a large and complex project currently tends to sit within one department despite the fact these projects can affect multiple sectors of society and the economy. Delivering these projects can therefore require multiple departments, different tiers of government and other organisations to be involved in the decision-making process and their governance structures. The complexity of cross-cutting delivery can lead to complicated and confused governance structures, resulting in ineffective decision-making, poor engagement and a lack of joined- up thinking, responsiveness and the co-ordination required to deliver value. However, well designed governance can provide the necessary co-ordination, clarity and effective decision making that complex and cross-cutting projects need.30