The ANU Pacific Institute engages with Samoa

To support capacity building in the South Pacific, Professor Ofer Zwikael from the ANU College of Business and Economics delivered workshops on 'Making an Impact Through Resilient Projects and Programs' in Samoa.

Managers from the government and private sector who attended the workshops learned about social and environmental value co-creation from government and donor projects, project owner dynamic capabilities and project management skills development.

The workshops, hosted by the National University of Samoa, supported capacity building and demonstrated the Australian National University's capabilities and involvement in the South Pacific region.

The South Pacific nations are rapidly developing. As a result, the number and size of development projects in the region grow as well. To achieve the successful implementation of these projects and support the economic and social development of the region, project management capabilities should be developed. These include skills, knowledge, processes, tools and techniques that an individual or organisation possesses.

The region has benefited from limited project management capabilities development, much of it paused during the pandemic. Australian involvement in the region focuses on financial, Defence and Police support.

To implement this action plan in the Pacific region, the ANU Pacific Institute will organise more workshops in key Pacific countries.

The workshops were delivered to both government departments and private sector organisations.