The Project Book: A Toolkit for Stakeholder Management in International Development Projects

Abstract

This article presents a methodology of management of International Development Projects designed for offshoring agents that, on a traditional project management basis (phases and processes), adds an open documentary system (Project Book) and the application of participatory action research techniques. The Project Book enhances transparency and therefore confidence and engagement. Participatory action research techniques support intercultural management of the projects’ stakeholders. The methodology has been tested in three cases of «health», «production», and «education sectors», executed in Colombia. The quality and success of the project after the application is characterized by an 80 % acceptance of the agents.