This knowledge has been successfully used for volcanic risk management, such as informing emergency management exercises, development of public and sector specific information resources and some risk assessments (Wilson et al. 2014).
Cropper explained that the newcomer is aligned with well-known project management certificates (such as Prince2), offering components that are specific to the development sector alongside the existing qualifications.
AcuTech Consulting Group (AcuTech) has been contracted by ASME ITI, LLC, to provide assistance by facilitating the development of sector-specific guidance on vulnerability analysis and management for critical asset protection for the chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) sectors.
Trends are categorised as: a) general trends (GDP, population, fuel prices etc).; b) transport and logistics trends; and c) rail sector specific trends, with emphasis on rail freight developments.
Sector specific programs in Education, Child Protection, and Child Survival and Development have been maintained alongside the PCFP.
One tension inherent in this step for the development sector is that according to current practice in funding, a good project proposal includes specifics: the identification of goals, stages for assessment and implementation, budget breakdowns.
Even where progress is slow on the national level, sector specific projects such as the Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative, local governments such as Sao Paulo, or development bodies such as the World Bank are taking charge and adopting public beneficial ownership requirements.
The dilemma faced by graduates who are setting out on a career in the international development sector is pretty stark: do I aim for an entry-level job in the sector and then study for a masters, or get a masters under my belt and then aim for a more specific role in the sector?
The international development sector is hardly the model employer.
Otieno has worked in the development sector for 20 years.
The lessons learned for innovation in the development sector?
