COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates:   17 – 28 Mar 2025 | 16 – 27 Jun 2025 | 08 – 19 Sept 2025 | 15 – 26 Dec 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

This CPM course focuses on the sustainable procurement procedures required for World Bank-funded projects. It covers how environmental and social sustainability considerations are integrated into procurement practices to ensure the responsible use of resources. The course highlights the World Bank’s procurement framework, guidelines, and the specific processes that ensure compliance with green procurement principles in international development projects. Through case studies and practical examples, participants will learn how to align procurement strategies with environmental goals, social objectives, and international sustainability standards to improve project outcomes and reduce negative environmental impacts. 

TARGET GROUP

The training is designed for:

• Procurement officers and managers involved in the procurement process for World Bank or other international development projects.
• Environmental specialists, sustainability consultants, and project managers working on development projects funded by international financial institutions.
• Government officials and decision-makers involved in managing public procurement in line with sustainability goals.
• NGOs, contractors, and consultants involved in providing goods and services for World Bank-funded projects.
• Supply chain managers and procurement teams seeking to align their procurement processes with green and sustainable practices.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the World Bank’s procurement framework, including sustainability requirements.
• Implement green procurement procedures to ensure environmental sustainability in World Bank-funded projects.
• Integrate environmental and social considerations into the procurement planning and execution process.
• Apply strategies to reduce carbon footprints and promote resource efficiency in procurement activities.
• Understand the monitoring, reporting, and compliance processes for sustainable procurement in World Bank projects.
• Design and manage sustainable procurement strategies and identify environmentally friendly products and services.
• Evaluate the performance of suppliers and contractors in terms of sustainability criteria.

COURSE OUTLINE

The following units will be discussed

1. Introduction to Sustainable Procurement and World Bank Framework
2. Green Procurement Principles and International Standards
3. Procurement Planning and Environmental Integration
4. Key Areas of Green Procurement in World Bank Projects
5. Green Procurement Challenges in Developing Countries
6. Sustainable Procurement Processes and Procedures
7. Contract Management for Green Procurement
8. Risk Management in Green Procurement
9. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting on Green Procurement Performance

REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
2. Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
   We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.