Building the future in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
ASU and Mandela Washington Fellowship drives impact in construction project management
Engineers, architects and project managers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo pose with certificates after completing a five-day virtual project management workshop led by Arizona State University. Supported by the Mandela Washington Fellowship, the training focused on practical skills such as planning, risk management and cost control, equipping participants to better manage complex infrastructure projects in the DRC. Courtesy photo
Engineers, architects and managers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently convened for a five-day virtual workshop delivered by Pitchiah Balasubramanian, an assistant teaching professor in ASU’s School of Applied Professional Studies in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
Supported by Arizona State University and a Mandela Washington Fellowship grant, the program addressed topics such as planning, scheduling, risk management, cost control and stakeholder coordination, all grounded in real-life construction scenarios relevant to the needs of the DRC.
The training emphasized applied learning through team-based exercises and the development of comprehensive Project Execution Packs, enabling participants to immediately apply the tools to their projects. The workshop helped participants build confidence in managing complex infrastructure projects using structured and systematic approaches.
The workshop was coordinated locally by Levi Kogenago Mokogenegale, a building and public works engineer in the DRC and 2025 Mandela Washington Fellow.
Through this initiative, ASU continues to advance its global impact by equipping professionals with practical, industry-relevant project management skills that contribute to sustainable development and improved project outcomes.