About this episode
Home to some of the world’s fastest-growing cities, Africa is poised to become a hub for projects—and talent. Bulla Boma, PMP, head of the commercial project management office at MIC Tanzania PLC in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, discusses the increasing number of infrastructure projects in the country. She also talks about raising awareness of project management and the value project professionals can add. Sheillah Karimi, senior program coordinator—water, sanitation and transport at KfW Development Bank in Nairobi, Kenya, discusses leading a water supply project and how she’ll apply lessons learned to future projects. She also says sustainability will become central to infrastructure investments due to climate change. Key themes [01:02] Africa’s growth, rapid urbanization are leading to more projects [02:09] Projects promoting industrialization in Tanzania [05:39] Increasing awareness of project management and its value [09:32] Organizations striving for innovative, data-driven projects [11:08] Coordination and engagement key in Nairobi water supply project [14:57] Reconciling theory and practical knowledge