CIMA global events: managing megaprojects.

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The Anthony Howitt lecture took place on March 26 in London, Its theme was "Megaprojects: the new deal for a global recession" and the event contributed to the celebrations of CIMA's 90th anniversary, Bent Flyvbjerg, BT chair of major programme management at Oxford University, discussed his research into why most large construction projects go over budget.

Launch of the CIMA AsiaPacific regional board

March 3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Glynn Lowth, CIMA's president, unveiled the Asia-Pacific regional board to a gathering including country representatives, institute members and staff.

CIMA Southern Africa annual general meetings

Throughout March, Southern Africa

The Southern Africa region celebrated CIMA's 90th anniversary at its various AGMs. Selected members cut commemorative cakes at each event.

FTSE 350 breakfast

March 18, London

CIMA members working in FTSE-350 firms had breakfast with the institute's CEO, Charles Tilley, and discussed ways to restore public trust in a recession.

Financial awareness programme

March 19, Colombo, Sri Lanka

CIMA held a finance Mastercourse for HR professionals jointly with the Institute of Personnel Management.

Carbon pollution reduction--do you have strategy

March 23, Melbourne, Australia

This conference was intended to help business leaders formulate strategies for their organisations and strengthen policies for carbon reduction.

CEO forum

March 26, Colombo, Sri Lanka

"Beyond the war--building human capital, organisation and economy" was the subject of this event, organised by CIMA and the Singapore Institute of Management.

Mod forum

March 27, Shrivenham, UK CIMA and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) celebrated their 50-year partnership at an event hosted by the ministry. Jenni Hutchinson, CIMA's head of business development (pictured, far right), presented a commemorative plaque to Christine Scott, head of the MoD's school resource management centre.

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