Fifa World Cup 2010 Mega Project
2010 FIFA World Cup Mega Project Analysis
By:
Liezl Troskie
(32136)
Project Management
Lecturer:
Mr Msizi Cele
Index
1. Introduction 2 2. The Organisation 3
3. Major Stakeholders of the FIFA World Cup 2010 4
4. The Project Structure 5
5. Various Role Players within the FIFA World Cup 2010 6
6. Project Timeline 7
7. Conclusion 8
8. References 9
1. Introduction:
FIFA made a historic decision in 2004 to stage the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa. This event meant for South Africa massive investment infrastructure projects throughout the country. President Thabo Mbeki emphasized that the foundation of the country’s bid for the tournament was purposed to produce growth and development for Africa in the 21st century. “We want, on behalf of our continent, to stage an event that will send ripples of confidence from the Cape to Cairo – an event that will create social and economic opportunities throughout Africa. We want to ensure that one day, historians will reflect upon the 2010 World Cup as a moment when Africa stood tall and resolutely turned the tide on centuries of poverty and conflict. We want to show that Africa’s time has come”. The South Africa Government was committed to making the event “the best World Cup ever” and promised to deliver on all the commitments to FIFA. The success of
By:
Liezl Troskie
(32136)
Project Management
Lecturer:
Mr Msizi Cele
Index
1. Introduction 2 2. The Organisation 3
3. Major Stakeholders of the FIFA World Cup 2010 4
4. The Project Structure 5
5. Various Role Players within the FIFA World Cup 2010 6
6. Project Timeline 7
7. Conclusion 8
8. References 9
1. Introduction:
FIFA made a historic decision in 2004 to stage the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa. This event meant for South Africa massive investment infrastructure projects throughout the country. President Thabo Mbeki emphasized that the foundation of the country’s bid for the tournament was purposed to produce growth and development for Africa in the 21st century. “We want, on behalf of our continent, to stage an event that will send ripples of confidence from the Cape to Cairo – an event that will create social and economic opportunities throughout Africa. We want to ensure that one day, historians will reflect upon the 2010 World Cup as a moment when Africa stood tall and resolutely turned the tide on centuries of poverty and conflict. We want to show that Africa’s time has come”. The South Africa Government was committed to making the event “the best World Cup ever” and promised to deliver on all the commitments to FIFA. The success of