TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR KMA HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS HELD

As part of pragmatic efforts by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to improve upon its contract management the Assembly has organized a four-day training workshop for heads of departments in Kumasi.

Organized and facilitated by DEVPLAN Consult, the workshop among other things aimed at improving upon participant's knowledge and skillsin contract management.

Participants were taken through topics such as highlights of the Public Procurement Act, Local Government Contracts sand contract management activities as well as contract supervision and administration.

Other topics treated were managing contract risks, contract disputes and resolutions, contracts amendments and construction projects management.

Opening the workshop, the Metro Co-ordinating Director, Mr.Michael Ataogye, entreated participants to take the training workshop serious as it was an opportunity for them to acquire new knowledge in contract management to help in the discharge of their duties.

On behalf of staff and management of KMA, he expressed appreciation to the organizers and hoped the workshop would impact on the works of the heads of departments at the Assembly.