The document provides a sample guideline for preparing concept papers for government projects and programs. It states that ministries and agencies should prepare concept papers to support the effective implementation of approved annual budgets, policies and programs within the set timeframe.

The guideline says concept papers should help ensure clarity in objectives, legal and policy basis, required resources, implementation methods, responsible officials, timelines, risks, expected results and coordination needs. It also stresses the importance of avoiding duplication among federal, provincial and local-level programs.

The document includes formats for preparing an action plan, cost estimate and result framework. These formats require details such as policy/program reference number, activity code, annual target, allocated budget, responsible division or branch, responsible officer, timeframe, risks, problems and proposed solutions.

For infrastructure-related projects, the guideline asks agencies to include details such as project name, type, location, objectives, beneficiary households, estimated cost, funding source, project duration, implementing body, expected outputs, procurement process, environmental study, land requirement and related study reports. It also notes that concept papers should be handed over as institutional memory when responsible officials are transferred, leave office or go on leave.