Facility Management in Africa: Challenges and Successes

In this episode, Christa Dodoo, IFMA First Vice-Chair, sits down with Sampson Opare-Agyemang, the president of IFMA Ghana, about the chapter’s 13-14 year journey in advancing facilities management across Africa. They also discuss how education has been pivotal in shifting mindsets, the value of credentials like the FMP®, and the adoption of renewable energy and lifecycle costing practices. They also talk about essential FM skills, partnerships with government bodies and associations, and future goals like expanding university programs and developing more local trainings.