Projects funded by governments and international agencies such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, UNDP, USAID, CIDA, or others, require the services of consultants to conduct studies or training. Projects also require the purchase of goods and equipment such as computers, medical supplies, furniture, heavy machinery, and others. Procurement is an important recurrent activity. Project funding and credit agreements often contain clauses that specify the procedures that must be followed when procuring goods and services. In this context project managers and procurement officers are challenged by a complex legal and political environment for which they have not necessarily been prepared.

Ineffective procurement can have severe implications. Budget overruns, unforeseen delays, disbursement difficulties and legal actions are some of the possible consequences of an inadequate procurement management.

Practical Objectives
» Understand the guidelines, norms and principles associated with the procurement system under the World Bank and other international agencies.
» Prepare the procurement documents (Bidding Documents, Invitation for Bids, Terms of reference, Request for Proposal, Evaluation Grid, Contract etc.)
» Define and plan all of the stages and activities of the procurement process.
» Assist participants in the preparation and negotiation of contracts with suppliers.

Seminar topics
» Procurement context and process
» Planning the procurement process
» Procurement of goods: Bidding documents
» Selection of consultants
» Bids opening and evaluation
» Negotiation of contracts
» Monitoring
» Procurement under other funding institutions

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