Pursuit of ideal figures of Program/Project manager in terms of P2M theory for the purpose of effective implementation of ODA programs/projects

Abstract

With regard to the preceding thesis related to ODA (Official Development Assistance) programs/projects, many of them deal with the content of a project or program and there are few thesis about the implementation structure of programs and projects, in particular, program/project manager. Then, the author, who is a member of International Association of P2M and also has been involved in ODA business for a long time, tried to pursue how ideal program/project manager should be in ODA business. First, the author confirmed the roles of program/project managers in ODA business according to the existing guideline (JICA Business Management Handbook) and also researched the actual roles of program/project managers in the real setting. Second, he compared such guideline and reality in ODA business with the figure expected in P2M theory. Finally, the author identified the ideal situation of program/project managers in ODA business and, moreover, he clarified the capacity to practice necessary to realize such situation.