{
  "id": 13463455,
  "title": "IPMP urges government to engage project management professionals to curb abandoned projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/ipmp-urges-government-to-engage-project-management-professionals-to",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T16:24:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ipmp-urges-government-to-engage-project-management-professionals-to-curb-abandoned-projects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Institute of Project Management Professionals in Ghana has urged the government to engage and collaborate with project management experts to prevent abandoned and stalled public projects. Dr. Mark Owusu Ansah, the organization's president, argued that involving these professionals would enhance effective delivery, accountability, and reduce financial losses linked to unfinished government projects.\n\nSpeaking at the IPMP's 2026 Annual Conference and 10th Anniversary celebration, Dr. Owusu Ansah emphasized the need for government to utilize the expertise of project management professionals to ensure projects are appropriately planned, efficiently managed, and completed within the set timelines and budgets. Meanwhile, Professor Jonathan Annan, Chairman of the IPMP Governing Council Board, praised Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for promoting commitment to government projects regardless of changes in administration. Professor Annan stressed the importance of maintaining continuity in public projects to avert wastage of public funds and ensure they are completed for the benefit of citizens. He suggested that persistent dedication to public projects, complemented by proficient monitoring and professional oversight, could tackle the persistent issue of abandoned government projects.\n\nThe suggestions come as the country grapples with the financial repercussions of uncompleted public projects and the demand for stronger project management practices to ensure public funds are used efficiently. The IPMP believes enhanced partnership between government bodies and project management professionals could significantly improve project completion rates and ensure public investments yield the anticipated benefits for Ghanaians.",
  "summary": "The President of the Institute of Project Management Professionals, Ghana (IPMP), Dr. Mark Owusu Ansah, has called on the government to engage and collaborate with project management professionals in the planning and execution of public projects to reduce the incidence of stalled and abandoned projects across the country. He said involving professionals in project implementation […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}