Course Contents
Module 1 - Fundamental Principles & Institutional Framework Underlying Procurement Systems
On Day One the course will cover the World Bank and its five organizations
Key Topics
- Pre-test
- The World Bank and its five organizations
- World Bank Procurement policy and regulations for IPF Borrowers
- Common abbreviations and Defined Terms
- PPSD and Procurement Plan
- Modernised Procurement Framework (WBPF)
Module 2 - The World Bank Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD)
On Day Two the course will cover the Core Procurement Principles
Key Topics
- Core Procurement Principles
- World Bank standard procurement documents for procurement of equipment
- Procurement Process
- Strategic and Operational Planning
- Preparation of technical specifications and market research
Module 3 - Procurement Policy ad Project Cycle
On Day Three the course will cover Procurement Process and Planning
Key Topics
- Six phases of the Project Cycle
- Procurement Process and Planning
- Procurement Cycle
- International Competitive Bidding
- Approved Selection Methods for goods and works
Module 4 - World Bank “Doing Business” and Project Managemnt
On Day Four the course will cover Implementation and Supervision of Projects
Key Topics
- Ten areas of “Doing Business”
- Identification, Preparation, Appraisal and Board Approval
- Implementation and supervision
- Implementation and completion
- Evaluation
Module 5 -Bidding for World Bank Aided Projects
On Day Five the course will cover Bidding documents
Key Topics
- Bidders’ Qualifications
- Standard Bidding documents
- General conditions of contract and INCOTERMS
- Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specifications
- Evaluation and comparison of Bids
- Post-test

