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Inter-American Development Bank

Project Management for Innovation in Social Infrastructure

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Overview

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Managing social infrastructure projects requires a combination of technical knowledge, strategic vision, and the integration of innovative solutions to address the real needs of the intended beneficiaries.

In this course, you will learn to implement management strategies that integrate modern approaches to the formulation, design, construction, supervision, operation, and maintenance of social infrastructure projects. Throughout the modules, you will identify each phase of the social infrastructure project cycle across sectors, drawing on best practices from the Inter-American Development Bank's experience.

You will also explore how to identify critical risks and design mitigation strategies using a results-based approach, strengthening decision-making and ensuring more efficient execution. Finally, you will learn about design criteria, the specific characteristics of development sectors, innovative solutions, and digital tools that are transforming the planning and management of social infrastructure projects.

This course will provide you with a comprehensive, up-to-date perspective to improve the quality and impact of projects by leveraging modern practices and technological resources that enhance public management and sustainable development.

This course is self-paced, so you can enroll at any time, even if it has been open for some time.

If you choose the Audit mode, you will have unlimited access to the course's content, but you will not be able to complete the graded activities or earn the certificate.

If you choose the Verified Certificate mode, you can access the course without limits and complete the graded assessments until the closing date after paying USD 29. If you pass, in addition to the verified certificate, you will receive a digital badge that allows you to share your academic and professional achievements in new ways, for example, on your social media.

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Syllabus

A. Implement innovative strategies and best practices for managing social infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle to improve project execution.

B. Recognize design criteria for social infrastructure, as well as the specific characteristics of different development sectors, to ensure that projects are designed to meet end users' needs.

C. Identify risks associated with executing social infrastructure projects, as well as strategies to mitigate them using a results-based approach.

D. Identify innovative solutions and digital tools to improve the quality of social infrastructure projects.

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