Efficient and transparent procurement practices are crucial for ensuring the timely and cost-effective implementation of development projects. Sound procurement systems promote value for money, accountability, and integrity while minimizing risks of mismanagement and inefficiency.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is one of Nepal’s major development partners, supporting a wide range of infrastructure, governance, and capacity development projects. As a key fiduciary function, procurement ensures that project resources are used efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with the principles of economy, fairness, and value for money. ADB’s New Procurement Framework (NPF) provides clear policies and procedures to guide executing and implementing agencies in planning, conducting, and managing procurement activities under ADB-financed projects. In Nepal, while several projects are supported by ADB, implementing agencies often face challenges in complying with ADB’s procurement requirements, particularly in areas such as procurement planning, bidding document preparation, evaluation, contract management, and reporting. Differences between national procurement systems and ADB’s policies sometimes create procedural and operational complexities that can delay project implementation.
This training program was designed to strengthen the capacity of officials and project staff engaged in ADB-assisted projects to effectively apply ADB’s procurement principles, methods, and procedures. It provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of NPF and practical skills in managing procurement processes, from planning to contract administration, ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and compliance in project delivery.
Course Aim
The aim of this course was to enhance the procurement management knowledge and skills of the participants.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants are expected to be able to:
- explain the key features of ADB’s new procurement framework
- prepare bid documents, and
- prepare EQC and bid evaluation.
Content Outline
The course is structured as mentioned below:
- ADB’s new procurement framework
- Policy, regulations, staff instruction, and guidance note
- Procurement procedures
- Bidding document
- Bid opening, evaluation and contract award
- Evaluation and qualification criteria (EQC)
Training Approach and Methodology
Adult learning principles was used to facilitate the learning of the participants. Particularly, instruction techniques such as interactive lecture, group exercise, and group presentation was used to enhance participants' learning. To promote team learning, an environment was created to explore and share valuable experiences in the training sessions.
Resource Persons
Thematic experts in procurement facilitated the sessions.
Training Management Team
Mr. Shailendra Prasad Bhatt (9848493735)
Ms. Ashrita Dhital (9813132547)
Ms. Sebika Thapa (9860982555)
