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SUMMARY:Public Procurement: Applying Rated Criteria
DESCRIPTION:This program equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to move beyond traditional lowest-price procurement methods. Participants will learn to design and implement evaluation frameworks that integrate rated criteria—such as quality\, sustainability\, and technical merit—ensuring more strategic\, transparent\, and value-driven procurement outcomes. Through practical insights and applied learning\, the course emphasizes how holistic evaluation can strengthen governance\, accountability\, and long-term impact in public procurement. \nFor more information\, please email or contact us at info@idiworldwide.net 
URL:https://idiworldwide.net/idi-events/public-procurement-applying-rated-criteria/
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Public Procurement Management
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SUMMARY:World Bank Project Management and Procurement Framework For Development
DESCRIPTION:Are you involved in World Bank-funded projects and seeking to enhance your procurement expertise? Our five-day intensive training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of World Bank procurement for works\, goods\, and services. \nGain a deep understanding of the World Bank’s procurement regulations\, from planning and strategy development to contract management and dispute resolution. Learn to apply best practices\, mitigate risks\, and ensure transparency and accountability in every step of the process. \nEmpower your Organization with IDI\nDiscover a comprehensive training and capacity-building program designed to elevate your institution to new heights. Our curriculum focuses on critical areas of world bank’s public procurement procedures all aligned with global best practices. \nBy partnering with us\, you’ll gain a competitive edge through expert- led instruction\, hands-on learning\, and a strong network of industry peers. Our customized approach ensures that your team develops the precise skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to unlock your organization’s full potential. Enroll today and experience the transformative power of our training programs. \nKey Benefits\n\nMaster the intricacies of procurement methods and procedures\nDevelop effective strategies for procurement planning and implementation\nBuild confidence in contract management and dispute resolution\nEnhance your ability to deliver value for money and achieve project objectives\nExpand your professional network and gain industry insights\n\nOur expert trainers will provide real-world examples\, case studies\, and interactive exercises to bring the learning to life. By the end of the training\, you will be equipped to confidently manage World Bank procurement processes and contribute to successful project outcomes. \nTraining Objectives\nThe training should aim to: \n\nProvide a comprehensive understanding of the World Bank’s procurement regulations and guidelines.\nEnhance participants’ knowledge of procurement planning\, preparation\, and implementation.\nBuild capacity in procurement methods and techniques.\nDevelop skills in contract management and dispute resolution.\nFoster a culture of integrity\, transparency\, and accountability in procurement.\n\nProgram Fee\nThe program cost is US $4500.00. It includes training\, training materials\, and lunch\, tea/coffee\, and snacks during training. Participants are responsible for their own accommodation\, breakfast\, and airport transfers. The cost excludes passport fees\, visa fees\, airfare\, personal transportation expenses\, and incidental or additional hotel stays. \nClick here to download BROCHURE \nClick here to REGISTER
URL:https://idiworldwide.net/idi-events/world-bank-project-management-and-procurement-framework-for-development-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Procurement Management
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SUMMARY:Advanced Certificate Training on Public Procurement Audit and Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:To develop capability in applying various tools and techniques in procurement and contract management. The workshop will benefit those responsible for managing complex procurement and contracts that are high value and high risk. The program is designed for our participants to develop further their understanding of procurement and contract management as well as audit and monitoring. The training program will be led by an experienced facilitator and include case studies\, presentations\, and discussions. \nWHY IS THIS PROGRAM? \nThis course is designed to strengthen the effectiveness of the procurement audit and supervision functions in procurement activities. The purpose of the course is to dive deep into the procurement audit process. \nThe course covers the objectives of procurement audit and monitoring. The hands-on sessions help participants. Understand procurement audit reporting and recommendations. It will discuss and cover several tools to monitor and audit procurement. It will cover critical points in the cycle of goods\, works and services procurement and contract management. The facilitators will walk through best practices. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \nProfessionals from the World Bank’s procurement\, finance\, contract management\, legal and dispute management departments\, and various Bilateral and Multilateral funded projects. \n\nProfessionals from the procurement\, finance\, contract management\, legal and dispute management departments\, and various Bilateral and Multilateral funded projects.\nProcurement professionals and consultants.\nGovernment officials responsible for public procurement.\nStudents of public policy\, public administration\, public financial management\, and law.\n\nKEY LEARNING OUTCOMES \nThe goal of an effective public procurement process is to ensure contracts are awarded fairly per legal and regulatory provisions. The key learning outcomes are: \n\nTo understand where problems arise in the procurement process\nEstablish procurement and management checklist and cover the cycle of goods\, services\, and contract management\nRecognize and respond to critical challenges when managing procurement and contracts\nDeploy a range of tools and develop knowledge in several procurement and contract management processes\nManage cost and supplier performance during the contract so that contract outcomes are consistent with expectations\nManage contracts in a way that ensures effective stakeholder engagement.\nComply with the procurement and contract management framework\nLearn effective processes\n\nSend email to training@idiworldwide.net for further information. \nClick here for Brochure \nClick here for REGISTRATION
URL:https://idiworldwide.net/idi-events/advanced-certificate-training-on-public-procurement-audit-and-monitoring-4/
LOCATION:Springfield\, VA
CATEGORIES:Public Procurement Management
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SUMMARY:World Bank Project Management and Procurement Framework For Development
DESCRIPTION:Are you involved in World Bank-funded projects and seeking to enhance your procurement expertise? Our five-day intensive training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of World Bank procurement for works\, goods\, and services. \nGain a deep understanding of the World Bank’s procurement regulations\, from planning and strategy development to contract management and dispute resolution. Learn to apply best practices\, mitigate risks\, and ensure transparency and accountability in every step of the process. \nEmpower your Organization with IDI\nDiscover a comprehensive training and capacity-building program designed to elevate your institution to new heights. Our curriculum focuses on critical areas of world bank’s public procurement procedures all aligned with global best practices. \nBy partnering with us\, you’ll gain a competitive edge through expert- led instruction\, hands-on learning\, and a strong network of industry peers. Our customized approach ensures that your team develops the precise skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to unlock your organization’s full potential. Enroll today and experience the transformative power of our training programs. \nKey Benefits\n\nMaster the intricacies of procurement methods and procedures\nDevelop effective strategies for procurement planning and implementation\nBuild confidence in contract management and dispute resolution\nEnhance your ability to deliver value for money and achieve project objectives\nExpand your professional network and gain industry insights\n\nOur expert trainers will provide real-world examples\, case studies\, and interactive exercises to bring the learning to life. By the end of the training\, you will be equipped to confidently manage World Bank procurement processes and contribute to successful project outcomes. \nTraining Objectives\nThe training should aim to: \n\nProvide a comprehensive understanding of the World Bank’s procurement regulations and guidelines.\nEnhance participants’ knowledge of procurement planning\, preparation\, and implementation.\nBuild capacity in procurement methods and techniques.\nDevelop skills in contract management and dispute resolution.\nFoster a culture of integrity\, transparency\, and accountability in procurement.\n\nProgram Fee\nThe program cost includes training\, training materials\, and lunch\, tea/coffee\, and snacks during training. Participants are responsible for their own accommodation\, breakfast\, and airport transfers. The cost excludes passport fees\, visa fees\, airfare\, personal transportation expenses\, and incidental or additional hotel stays. Program Options: Participants can choose one of the following program packages: \n\nModule 1 Only\nModule 1+2\n\n\n\n\nModule\nTraining Program\nDates\nCost Including Hotel\n\n\n1\nWorld Bank Procurement Framework for Development\nNov 4-8\, 2024\nUS$ 3\,750.00\n\n\n2\nWorld Bank Project Management\nNov. 9\, 2024\nUS$      750.00\n\n\nTOTAL\nUS$. 4\,500.00\n\n\n\nClick here to download BROCHURE \nClick here to REGISTER
URL:https://idiworldwide.net/idi-events/world-bank-project-management-and-procurement-framework-for-development/
LOCATION:Springfield\, VA (USA)\, 6564 Loisdale Ct\, Suite 600\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Procurement Management
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SUMMARY:Green Procurement Strategies and Practices for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Public Sector Procurement (PSP) experts at International Development Institute (IDI) are conducting five days of training on Green Public Procurement for Sustainable Development in Greater Washington\, DC (USA) from July 10-14\, 2023. \nPlease click here for Registration\nDownload Brochure\nWHY THIS PROGRAM? \nThere needs to be more practical knowledge on incorporating Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) and Green Public Procurement (GPP) provisions in actual procurement practices. This course not only gives an understanding of the concept of the SPP and GPP through the overview of the existing frameworks\, MAPS (Sustainable Public Procurement module)\, and UN Sustainable Development Goal requirements on SPP and GPP\, as well as learn the skills required for developing strategies and policies on SPP and GPP. Another critical aspect of the training program is the hands-on knowledge of skills required for preparing procurement documents incorporating SPP and GPP criteria\, life-cycle cost\, and using the e-Government Procurement (e-GP) systems for SPP and GPP. The participants will strengthen their understanding through case studies and a mini-project during the course. \nOBJECTIVES \nTo develop capability in applying various tools and techniques in procurement and contract management. This training will benefit those responsible for managing complex procurement and contracts that are high value and high risk. The program is designed for our participants to further their understanding of green procurement and contract management for sustainable development. An experienced facilitator will lead the training program\, including case studies\, presentations\, and discussions. \nThe course covers the objectives of SPP and GPP. The hands-on sessions help participants understand procurement audit reporting and recommendations. It will discuss and cover several tools to monitor and audit procurement. It will cover critical points in the goods\, works and services procurement and contract management cycle. The facilitators will walk through best practices. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \n\nProfessionals from the procurement\, finance\, contract management\, legal and dispute management departments\, and various Bilateral and Multilateral funded projects.\nProcurement professionals and Procurement consultants.\nResponsible government officials for public procurement.\nStudents of public policy\, public administration\, public financial management\, and law\nUnited Nations\, NGO\, and INGO personnel\n\nOVERVIEW \nThere needs to be more practical knowledge on incorporating Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) and Green Public Procurement (GPP) provisions in actual procurement practices. This course not only gives an understanding of the concept of the SPP and GPP through the overview of the existing frameworks\, MAPS (Sustainable Public Procurement module)\, and UN Sustainable Development Goal requirements on SPP and GPP\, as well as learn the skills required for developing strategies and policies on SPP and GPP. Another critical aspect of the training program is the hands-on knowledge of skills needed for preparing procurement documents incorporating SPP and GPP criteria\, life-cycle cost\, and using the e-Government Procurement (e-GP) systems for SPP and GPP. The participants will strengthen their understanding through case studies and a mini-project during the course. \nCOURSE OUTLINE \nModule 1: Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) and Green Public Procurement (GPP) (Background\, Concepts\, rationale\, Objectives\, International Standards) \nModule 2: Sustainable Public Procurement and Green Public Procurement Strategies: Development and implementation approaches (Sustainability assessment tools\, UN Sustainable Development Goal requirements\, Approaches of the WB\, ADB\, AfDB\, UNEP\, MAPS (Sustainability module)\, and EU) \nModule 3: Use of Tools and Frameworks in Public Procurements (Life cycle cost\, evaluation criteria\, Ecolabels\, software systems) \nModule 4: Sustainable Public Procurement and the Use of e-Government Procurement (e-GP) \nModule 5: Case Studies and Mini Project \nLearning Outcomes \n\nUnderstand the benefits of a Green Supply Chain focusing on Procurement and the costs of lacking a focus.\nIdentify Green focus areas\, then implement key procurement strategies and practices.\nBest Practices in green Procurement for sustainable development\nTechnology for green Procurement for sustainable development\nNegotiation and decision-making process.\n\nPlease click here for Registration
URL:https://idiworldwide.net/idi-events/green-procurement-strategies-and-practices-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Springfield\, VA (USA)\, 6564 Loisdale Ct\, Suite 600\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Procurement Management
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SUMMARY:The World Bank's Procurement Policies and Procedures
DESCRIPTION:International Development Institute (lDl) is conducting a series of 10 virtual classes on the World Bank’s Procurement Policies and Procedures in collaboration and consultation with Public Sector Procurement (PSP) experts from September 27-October 8\, 2021. \nRegistration and Nomination Form\nCLICK HERE\, to register and/or nominate in our upcoming training on “World Bank Procurement Methods”. You can also send nominations via email to procurement@idiworldwide.net or contact via WhatsApp messages at WhatsApp +1 571-348-118. \nProgram Date \nSeptember 27-October 8\, 2021. \nThe training is scheduled from 8:00 AM-10 AM EDT. Kindly download the brochure at the end of the page or time conversion tool to find training time in your country. Considering a very high number of applicants\, IDI may decide to hold 2 different cohort’s and participants have a choice to pick one of the dates. Please enroll before all seats are reserved. \nEnrollment Deadline: 20th September 2021 \nAll payments must be received by 22nd September 2021 to confirm your enrollment. \nWho should attend? \n\nProfessionals from procurement\, finance\, contract management\, legal and dispute management departments of the World Bank funded projects\nProcurement consultants\nGovernment officials responsible for public procurement\nStudents of public policy\, public administration\, public financial management\, and law\n\nCourse Advisors \nMr. Simeon Sahaydachny (USA) has over 30 years of experience as an international consultant to governments\, international organizations and development institutions (World Bank\, African Development Bank\, ADB\, USAlD\, MCC\, CARlCOM\, COMESA) on public procurement\, e-commerce\, mobile money\, concessions\, public-private partnerships\, and others areas of commercial law and dispute resolution. \nHe was formerly a Senior Officer at the Secretariat of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNClTRAL)\, where he served as secretary of various inter-governmental committees of UN General Assembly and authored and contributed to working drafts of model laws (mainly government procurement\, cross-border insolvency and e- commerce)\, international conventions and legal guides relating to international commercial transactions adopted by UNClTRAL and recommended by the UN General Assembly. \nMr. Sahaydachny was instrumental in transforming the public procurement systems in numerous countries. He has worked on public procurement reforms in over 30 countries including China\, Georgia\, Kuwait\, Kazakhstan\, Nepal\, Nigeria\, Rwanda\, Saudi Arabia\, Senegal\, Turkey\, Ukraine\, and Vietnam. Mr. Sahaydachny received his J.D. in 1979 and his L.L.M- International Law from New York University in 1986. \nMr. Ovidiu SLIMAC (Romania) has over 18 years of experience in procurement. He is familiar with Romanian national legislation\, European Directives in Procurement\, and World Bank procedures. He is an engineer\, specialist\, public procurement expert\, nationally and internationally accredited\, trainer (of trainers)\, social responsibility manager. He was a lecturer at the Contract Management (FIDIC types) Seminar in the discipline ”Preparation of documentation\, particularities and practical aspects in the field of public procurement.” He was one of the Keynote Speakers at Western Balkan Circular and Climate Innovation Beacons ”CE Beacons” event\, held on-line on 14th October 2020\, with the title: ”The European Green Deal – Implications and impacts on public procurement.” \nMr. Slimac contributed to a number of blogs and is a faculty of public procurement. \nProgram Manager \nElizabeth Kasonde (USA); WhatsApp +1 571-348-118 \nProcurement Program Coordinator \nMs. Elizabeth Kasonde\, Program Coordinator \nCost/Fee \n$750 (Seven Hundred Fifty US Dollar) \nThe cost includes training program\, training material and global networking. \nCancellation and Refund Policy \n\nln order to cancel or reschedule a confirmed training please submit an email request to procurement@idiworldwide.net\nlDl will refund 50% of deposits amount if cancellation requests submitted not less than 7 days prior to the scheduled course date.\nThere will be no refund for any cancellation requests submitted less than 7 days prior to the scheduled course date.\nThere will be no refund for no-shows.\nAll cancellations must be made in writing.\n\nContact Us \nFor the registration and any additional information about the program\, please send email to procurement@idiworldwide.net \n  \nClick Here for Brochure
URL:https://idiworldwide.net/idi-events/the-world-banks-procurement-policies-and-procedures/
CATEGORIES:Public Procurement Management
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