The Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) Ghana has marked its 10th anniversary with a call for greater investment in professional development and institutional infrastructure to strengthen project delivery in the country.
The milestone celebration, held alongside the institute’s 2026 Annual Conference and an induction ceremony for new members, brought together project management professionals, institutional leaders and industry stakeholders to reflect on a decade of progress and chart a path for the future.
The induction ceremony formed part of the anniversary programme, welcoming new members into the institute as it continues to promote professional development and strengthen project management practice.
Held on the theme, “10 Years of Impact: Shaping the Future of Project Delivery through Innovation, Leadership and Sustainability,” the conference focused on the need for innovative approaches, ethical leadership and sustainable practices to improve project outcomes.
The anniversary also highlighted the institute’s plans to expand its operational capacity through the acquisition of an official vehicle and land for a proposed Project Management Village, envisioned as a centre for training, research, consultancy and professional collaboration.
The celebrations provided an opportunity for the institute’s leadership to reaffirm its commitment to raising professional standards, strengthening partnerships and promoting effective project implementation as a contribution to national development.
Project management village
The President of IPMP Ghana, Dr Mark Owusu Ansah, said the institute had secured credit facilities to finance an official vehicle valued at GH¢250,000 and a land valued at GH¢400,000 as part of its long-term development plans.
Dr Ansah explained that the vehicle would facilitate official assignments, project-site visits, regional activities, training programmes and engagements with government institutions, corporate organisations and other stakeholders.
He described the proposed Project Management Village as a long-term investment in the profession, with plans for facilities dedicated to professional training and certification, research, innovation, conferences, mentorship and consultancy.
He appealed to members, corporate organisations, development partners and friends of the institute to help meet its financial commitments through monetary contributions, sponsorships, professional services and strategic partnerships.
He said the institute remained committed to accountability and responsible financial management in the utilisation of funds.
Innovation, leadership
The Chairman of the IPMP Governing Council, Professor Jonathan Annan, said the institute had developed over the past decade into a platform for strengthening project management practice, building capacity and promoting professional standards aligned with national priorities and global expectations.
He identified growing project complexity, resource constraints, technological change and increasing stakeholder expectations as major challenges confronting project professionals.
Prof. Annan said innovation required practitioners to embrace digital tools, data and improved methodologies, while leadership demanded ethical decision-making, accountability and the ability to align diverse stakeholders towards common objectives.
He also stressed the importance of sustainability, saying projects must deliver lasting social, environmental and economic benefits beyond their completion.
Beyond time, cost and scope
The Executive Director of IPMP Ghana, Professor David Ackah, identified innovation, leadership and sustainability as central to the future of project management, emphasising the importance of digital tools, data-driven decision-making and new project delivery models.
He said project success should no longer be measured solely by time, cost and scope, but should also account for environmental responsibility, social inclusion and long-term value creation.
Prof. Ackah called for stronger partnerships among government, the private sector, academia, industry and emerging professionals to address project delivery challenges.
