PMI, ITU Sign Agreement to Advance Project Management Excellence

Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading authority in project management, and the United Nations specialised agency for ICTs, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance, implementation, and the development of future-ready skills within ITU’s global initiatives. The partnership is grounded in a shared vision to deliver measurable outcomes across key strategic priorities.   

“We believe that effective project management is critical to addressing Africa’s unique challenges, particularly the significant connectivity gaps that persist across the region,” said George Asamani, Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at PMI. 

Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) at ITU, Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava highlighted the collaboration’s significance: “In BDT, we work to connect the world by fostering digital inclusion and bridging connectivity gaps, particularly in underserved regions. This partnership reinforces our efforts by aligning with the leading authority in project management. By working together, we can ensure that our initiatives remain at the forefront of global best practices, enabling us to deliver projects efficiently, effectively, and with lasting impact.”