REPRESENTATIVE
WORK UNDERTAKEN
Here is a sample of projects IPMA consultants have undertaken.
The range and scope of the projects are indicative of the capabilities
and experience we offer.
Good
Governance:
Prepared
a comprehensive approach and plan of action for the legal
and judicial reform of an African country. This included
proposals for restructuring the court system and the ministry
of justice, the establishment of a law reform commission,
a mechanism for alternative dispute resolution as well as
suggestions for a new constitution.
Established
endowment funds in two countries to finance environmental protection
activities and to create a national NGO (Non-Governmental Organization).
The work included the design of the financial structure to ensure
continued flow of funds and the drafting of by-laws and operational
handbooks for good governance of the NGO and capacity building
at the national level to administer micro-grants. Funded from
proceeds of the Global Environment Facility..
Provided
advice on the formulation of a policy paper for legal and judicial
reform programs in regional member countries of an international
finance institution, as a means of promoting economic and social
development. Subsequently, prepared a plan of action for implementation
of the policy and program through financing projects of States
members of a regional international financing institution in
the area of good governance, especially, legal and judicial reform.
Prepared
a code of conduct for employees of a regional financial institution
and formulated alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for
dealing with fraud in procurement and other contractual transactions
undertaken by borrowers of the financial institution.
Financial
Reform:
Drafted
comprehensive proposals for the reform of tax laws for a developing
country, including tax aspects of international and regional
trade, taxation of imports, exports and taxation of gaming.
This work was done in collaboration with a local law firm.
Mediation:
Assisted
a USA County Court in the establishment of its first court
sponsored mediation program. This work included the drafting
of related administrative procedures and new Local Court Rules
that were approved by the Supreme Court of the State. In addition,
the County Court has appointed this consultant as a Court approved
Mediator to mediate numerous cases under its new program. To
enhance his qualification for such mediation assignments, this
mediator has taken over 90 hours of mediation training over
the past two years.
Good
Business Practice:
Analysed
structure, work flow, procedures and the resulting effectiveness
of a legal unit of an international organization. The work included
recommendations for appropriate changes in internal procedures,
with respect to best practices in the private sector as well
as other international organizations.
Drafted
a statutory framework and detailed set of guidelines and procedures
for an international governmental organization to process and
evaluate claims for damaged property including guidelines for
the assessment of culpability.
Led
the re-structuring of the largest construction company in an
Eastern European country including consolidation of 80 companies
into one, de-listed 3 companies from the stock exchange, streamlined
the work force while maintaining 90% of the business volume.
Installed, among other things, new policies, an IT system, an
accounting system, a human resource system and Code of Conduct.
Re-structured
a Scandinavian banking group in the US involving liquidation
of banking corporation, starting up a new banking organization,
establishing a co-operative structure with five of the largest
US banks and later merging the Scandinavian US entity with another
Scandinavian bank in the US. The process included strategic,
financial, human resource, tax and legal issues.
Supply
Chain:
Restructured
the supply chain of an international development agency to reduce
costs, improve response and effectiveness. The overarching plan
included: implementation of a new information system, retraining
staff on customer service, renegotiating contracts with suppliers
to warehouse and drop ship; technical training for local manufacturers
to upgrade their products to provide for local and regional requirements.
Procurement:
Managed
the procurement process of an upgrade of the main information
system for a central bank. This included: preparation of technical
specifications and procurement documentation; management of an
international bidding exercise; response to requests for clarification
during proposal preparation period, supervision of the technical
and financial evaluation of proposals, negotiation and final
award of contract. The work included establishing guidelines
for the client to administer the contract.
Training
Developed
and taught management courses for mid and senior level staff
of international banks and industries in Asia, Europe and the
US. Courses covered the tools of strategic planning, cross-cultural
and political communications, and political risk assessment.
Developed
and taught procurement courses including courses on ethics, procurement
law, contract management, acquisition planning and logistics
to staff in both public and private sectors.
