Welcome to the IPM Hub

INTEGRATED PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Helping MCA teams put
projects first.

The IPM team supports MCA project staff in applying IPM’s Practical Project Management Methodology — from pre-Entry into Force preparation through Compact completion. Find guidance, tools, training, and field-tested resources here.

► Start with the PPMM     About IPM →

◆ NEW   On Track Newsletter — Issue 8: Contract Management     Read the latest issue →

RECOGNITION — PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE

Two ways to recognize good project management: one for the individuals who make the work easier for everyone around them, and one for teams that have put the PPMM into practice.

INDIVIDUALS — ANY TIME

Excellence in Action

Recognize a colleague who put projects first. Excellence in Action surfaces the everyday behaviors that move Compact work forward. There is no nomination window and no committee to clear. Name the person, describe what they did, and the IPM team takes it from there.

Submit a recognition →

PROJECT TEAMS — THREE TIERS

Project Management Excellence Rating

Recognition for teams using the PPMM to run their projects. Most teams already have what the first tier asks for. Each page lists what to submit and what reviewers look for.

Bronze — Foundation: the core outputs exist and are in use

Silver — Discipline: kept current, planning in sprints

Gold — Culture: the team owns it and it drives decisions

Get Started    Foundations for new MCAs and programs preparing for Entry into Force

ONBOARDING — SELF-PACED COURSE

AE 101 — AE Onboarding Course

A self-paced introduction to how Compact programs work — built for every AE staff member, in any country, at any point in their tenure. Eight short modules cover the Compact, the AE, your role in the delivery chain, the key processes, and accountability through to closeout.

Start AE 101 →

METHODOLOGY

The Practical Project Management Methodology

IPM’s 10-step framework for managing infrastructure and other projects from inception through closeout. Start here if you are new to IPM or preparing for Entry into Force.

Explore the PPMM →

PROCUREMENT TEMPLATES

TORs for Program Managers & PMCs

Two template Terms of Reference covering the full spectrum from delegated authority (PM) to advisory support (PMC) — with guidance on calibrating a hybrid model for your Compact’s context.

Download TOR Templates →

Construction Contract Management    For MCAs serving as the Employer under FIDIC works contracts

◆ FIDIC CONTRACT LIFECYCLE  —  PHASE BY PHASE

Construction Contract Management Roadmap

The primary reference for MCAs managing FIDIC works contracts. Covers all 8 phases from Design through Performance Certificate — with Employer obligations, key FIDIC Sub-Clauses, and tools for each phase. Includes the FIDIC Engineer SOW, Employer’s Advisor SOW, PDRI, SIF-SOURCE, IPRA, and CICA market outreach support.

► Open the Roadmap     FIDIC AE Resources →

MCA STAFF TRAINING — FEATURED

Being an Effective Employer Under FIDIC 1999

A 10-part video series covering the Employer’s role, obligations, payment cycles, variations, safeguards compliance, disputes, and more — with MCC Particular Conditions.

Watch the FIDIC Employer Series →

SELF-ASSESSMENT

FIDIC Practice Tests

Three tiered tests — Foundation, Applied, and Expert — for MCA staff at every level.

Take a FIDIC Practice Test →

Tools & Resources    Training, guidance, and reference materials for MCA project teams

Contract Performance Management

On-demand training for MCA teams on monitoring and managing consultant performance.

Open Contract Performance Training →

Construction Contingency Management

Guidance and training on managing construction contingency budgets — when and how to use them under MCC programs.

Open Contingency Guidance →

FIDIC Resources for Accountable Entities

Checklists, workflow diagrams, the FIDIC AE Manual, Ultimate Diagram, and more — reference tools for MCA contract administration teams.

Open FIDIC Resources →

Employer’s Advisor

Build institutional systems and FIDIC contract administration capacity with an embedded advisory firm. SOW template available for procurement.

Download Employer’s Advisor SOW (Google Drive) →

Project Management Library

Ready-to-use templates, tracking tools, and reference documents aligned to the PPMM — schedules, risk registers, change management, and more.

Open the PM Library (Google Sheets) →

Applied Project Management

Core project management principles for development practitioners. Offered via edX in partnership with IDB.

Open the IDB course on edX →

IPM Team

Direct support for MCA programs

SUPPORT & EXPERTISE

Request IPM Support for Your Program

The IPM team provides direct, field-based support to MCA project teams — including on-site missions, workflow reviews, and tailored guidance on applying the PPMM to your program’s specific context.

See how IPM supports MCA teams →

Questions? Contact the IPM Team at tkachm@mcc.gov