Online Public Procurement Training in Haiti

The World Bank (WB) in Haiti commissioned SETYM International to deliver online public procurement training. This initiative aimed to strengthen the capacity of public procurement stakeholders and managers working in project coordination units and ministries across the country.

Delivered by videoconference, the training covered the procurement of works, goods and consulting services, the Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD), complaints handling and Incoterms.

The modules addressed the World Bank Procurement Regulations, governance, roles and responsibilities, fraud and corruption prevention, preparation of tender documents, FIDIC contracts, consultant selection and procurement planning.

The assignment involved Maxime Bonneville, Jean-Claude Pieri, Modeste Yaméogo, Thierno Sy – Consultants.

• Develop a thorough understanding of procurement in accordance with World Bank and other donor regulations.
• Master the World Bank’s updated procurement framework and raise awareness of new guidelines.
• Understand the activities, procedures, standards and principles underlying the procurement of goods and works, as well as the selection of consultants.
• Thoroughly define and plan all activities involved in the tender and request for proposals process.

Overall participant satisfaction was rated at 87%.

• I have a better understanding of how to use Incoterms and how to take environmental aspects into account in tender documents. This training will be very useful in my daily practice because it has enabled me to master many of the subtleties that are important for good procurement practice.
• I appreciated the way the trainers listened to our every concern. I also appreciated the excellent level of training content.
• The instructors are experienced, and the emphasis is on practical cases, which means that the theoretical concepts are well assimilated.