{"id":12878,"date":"2026-02-26T14:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albaniandf.org\/?p=12878"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:28:53","slug":"invitation-virtual-business-outreach-workshop-on-contracting-opportunities-under-world-bank-financed-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albaniandf.org\/en\/2026\/02\/26\/invitation-virtual-business-outreach-workshop-on-contracting-opportunities-under-world-bank-financed-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Invitation: Virtual Business Outreach Workshop on Contracting Opportunities under World Bank\u2013Financed Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Invitation: Virtual Business Outreach Workshop on Contracting Opportunities under World Bank\u2013Financed Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to position your organization to successfully compete for contracts financed by the World Bank?<\/p>\n<p>The World Bank Western Balkan Procurement Hub is organizing a <strong>Virtual Business Outreach Workshop for the Private Sector in the Western Balkans<\/strong>.\u00a0This workshop aims to enhance the private sector\u2019s understanding of contracting opportunities, processes, and requirements under projects financed by the World Bank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topics to be covered<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The workshop will address questions such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do the World Bank and governments work together to systematically identify, evaluate, and prioritize investment projects and programs that respond to sector needs and contribute to the achievement of national development goals?<\/li>\n<li>Where can firms identify contracting opportunities under World Bank\u2013financed projects?<\/li>\n<li>What are the respective roles and responsibilities of the borrower, the World Bank, and participating firms throughout the procurement process?<\/li>\n<li>What qualification, evaluation, and compliance requirements should bidders be aware of?<\/li>\n<li>What common challenges do bidders encounter, and how may these be addressed?<\/li>\n<li>What practices can help firms prepare responsive and competitive bids?<\/li>\n<li>What are the\u00a0key considerations related to transparency, integrity, and sustainability in World Bank\u2013financed procurement?<\/li>\n<li>What country-specific market or regulatory factors may influence participation and competition?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The session will include presentations and interactive discussion, allowing participants to seek clarification and share perspectives based on their experience and operating environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop Facilitator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The virtual training session will be facilitated by Krish Krishnakumar,\u00a0Senior Consultant in International Public Procurement,\u00a0an experienced procurement professional with extensive knowledge of World Bank\u2013financed operations.<\/p>\n<p>Krish has over 40 years of experience in public procurement, contracting, and supply chain management across both the public and private sectors, including the World Bank.\u00a0He served at the World Bank for over two decades,\u00a0serving\u00a0as Regional Procurement Manager for the Sub-Saharan Africa\u00a0and Europe and Central Asia (ECA) regions, and as Special Advisor on procurement policy, where he\u00a0played a key role in advancing\u00a0the Bank\u2019s Operational Procurement Reform. Since retiring from the World Bank, he has worked as Lead Procurement Consultant for the Asian Development Bank\u2019s Independent Evaluation Department, contributing to the evaluation of the ADB&#8217;s 2017 Procurement Framework. He\u00a0has\u00a0also\u00a0delivered procurement training to PIU staff in ECA, the Caribbean, and Sri Lanka,\u00a0and has facilitated\u00a0business outreach workshops supporting Ukraine\u2019s emergency assistance and reconstruction efforts.\u00a0Krish offers a rich blend of operational experience and practical insight,\u00a0with a particular focus on the institutional and behavioral dimensions that shape effective procurement,\u00a0helping institutions achieve positive outcomes grounded in transparency, fairness, and integrity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Date: March 12, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Time: 1 pm CET<\/p>\n<p>Format: Virtual<\/p>\n<p>Participation: please send a confirmation of your interest to participate to Ana-Maria Luchian at <a href=\"mailto:aluchian@worldbank.org\">aluchian@worldbank.org<\/a>. 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