- InCoBAN is partnering with Singapore Management University to launch the ALPIC programme, aiming to bridge the infrastructure leadership gap
ALPIC is a one-year hybrid programme aiming to enhance leadership excellence in infrastructure professionals, combining techno-managerial and social sciences expertise for sustainable infrastructure development.
InCoBAN has partnered with the Singapore Management University’s Executive Development (SMU ExD) to launch the Advanced Leadership Programme in infrastructure & construction (ALPIC). ALPIC, a one-year programme starting in April 2024, addresses the leadership gaps in the infrastructure space for the global south. Developing resilient infrastructure requires maintaining a fine balance between social, economic, environmental and institutional sustainability. With a focus on bridging the technical and social sciences gap, ALPIC aims to produce leaders with an understanding of global disruptions, emphasising an integrative approach and blending socio-economic aspects into infrastructure development.
ALPIC is designed for global working professionals with at least 10 years of experience, catering to Central and State governments, Multilateral Organisations, International Financial Institutions, MNCs entering the infrastructure market in emerging economies, public and private sector corporates, aspiring leaders from the infrastructure industry, NGOs, political and social organisations and academia. The programme is designed in such a way that everyone involved in these areas can benefit irrespective of their disciplines. ALPIC is looking for students from India, Africa, Middle East and South East Asia to begin with.
“Construction and infrastructure sector is facing key challenges particularly when it comes to the financing and timely delivery of key infrastructure projects. Another challenge is the absence of specific skill sets that are crucial for infrastructure projects. The industry is also grappling with skills mismatch especially at the leadership level”, Eddie Tritton, Executive Director, SMU Executive Development, Singapore Management University said.
“ALPIC aims to play the role of a catalyst that helps bridge the gap and transforms participants into effective change agents with a forward-thinking approach”, he added.
Bhagya S Nair, Co-Founder, InCoBAN Ecosystem, emphasised “the strategic partnership with SMU will leverage the learning from Singapore’s exemplary leadership towards creating a world-class learning experience for ALPIC. SMU is a progressive and globally recognised institution and serves as a robust academic partner, contributing distinguished faculty, certificate recognition and comprehensive student services”.
“Singapore’s rapid development, efficient public infrastructure and collaboration between industry and government serve as a benchmark for the rest of the world. Singapore’s structured interventions for sustainable infrastructure development are commendable and there is a lot to learn for the world from it”, she added.
The ALPIC programme spans four terms over 12 months, featuring online and offline sessions. The hybrid model includes a 6-day continuous residency programme in India starting at Bengaluru, fostering networking and group projects and has been designed to equip participants with a comprehensive set of skills and competencies that emphasise evidence-based thinking, leadership, positive deviation, cultural ethos integration and navigating Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA).
Actively contributing to ALPIC’s success, SMU engages in promoting the programme – leveraging its global recognition to enhance program visibility and reach. InCoBAN Ecosystem advocates dignity of labour, principles of equality, workplace democracy, non-discrimination, meritocracy, collective wealth sharing, and inclusive growth.
