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The Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) operates in 44 developing member countries  in the Asia and Pacific region, with its Headquarters based in Manilla, Philippines. In 2007 the ADB approved total loan projects for US$10.1 billion, grant projects for US$672.7 million and technical assistance projects for US$243.4 million. There are many opportunities for UK firms to win business through the ADB, through the provision of civil works, the supply of goods and the provision of consulting services. UK firms can bid for ADB projects through working with firms based recipient countries as part od a Consortia, or individually of the UK firm has a presence in an ADB member country.

The work of the ADB is aimed at improving the welfare of the population in Asia and the Pacific, particularly the 1.9 billion who live on less than $2 a day. The ADB's lending operations are aimed at projects for the development of the following sectors:

• agriculture and natural resources
• governance (law, economic management, public policy)
• transport, energy, finance and trade, social infrastructure (water, sewerage & waste management, urban development, health & nutrition, education)
• gender and social development

The Aid-Funded Business Service is delighted to welcome two speakers from the ADB who will be visiting the UK on 25th & 26th September 2008. Senior Procurement Specialists, Mr Terry Woods (Consulting Services) and Mr Robert Rothery (Goods & Civil Works) will present the opportunities available through working with the ADB and how to win business. Both speakers will also be available the following day for one to one appointments (bookable in advance).

There will be a programme of morning presentations followed by an afternoon of break out session divided as follows:


Group 1: Goods and Civil Works
Suppliers, Manufacturers, Contractors

• ADB's Procurement system
• ADB's review of procurement actions
• Pre and post qualification of bidders
• Preparation of responsive bids
• Bid Evaluation - case studies
• Domestic preference
• Disbursement procedures
• Redress procedures

Group 2: Consulting Services
Consultants

• Business Potential
• ADB's TA Operations
• How to be shortlisted
  • Conultant Management System (CMS)
  • Consulting Services Recruitment Notice (CSRN)
  • Joint Ventures & Sub-Consultant

• Preparation of Technical Proposals
• Preparation of Financial Proposals
• Contract Nedgociations / Administration
• Redress procedures

Who should attend this event?
The event is aimed at consultants, contractors and manufcaturers of goods interested in working on projects with the Asian Development Bank.

This event is free of charge to attend.

To reserve a place please email c.gamage@afbs.org.uk

Event Date: Thu, 25th September 2008

Location: BERR Conference Centre, London

Duration: 9.30am - 4.00pm