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Q. What is a PMI SIG?
A. Specific Interest Groups are industry- or interest-based components of PMI. The PMI Bylaws define a Specific Interest Group as “a group of Institute members representing specific interests, with no distinct and definable geographic location, and where the actual or potential number of SIG members will create a viable subsidiary organization of the Institute.”

Q. Can I belong to more than one SIG?
A. Yes, of course. A good amount of members do belong to more than one SIG. You may prefer to join several SIGs based on your daily PM responsibilities, activities or interests. You will also gain insight on how various SIGs conduct business and communication.

Q. What are International Development (ID) Projects?
A. ID Projects are medium to large size public projects and/or programs in all sectors of developing countries financed by the following types of institutions:

1. Multilateral Development Banks such as the World Bank and regional development banks (ADB, AfDB, IADB, CDB etc.)
2. United Nations Associated Agencies (including UNDP, FAO, ILO, WHO, UNIDO etc.)
3. Bilateral and multi-lateral government agencies (such as USAID, European Union or CDA)
4. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) (such as CARE, Catholic Relief Services or Save the Children)
5. Government agencies in developing countries.

Thus, by definition, ID Projects involve a number of different actors including donor agencies, (often more than one), government organizations at several levels, consultants, contractors, trainers, evaluators, researchers, and local beneficiaries including local organizations. To view an entire article by Robert Youker, retired, World Bank Prepared for Presentation at PMI 2003, Baltimore, Md.,
please click here.

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