Module 9 - IFIs Procurement Procedures
Overview
This module aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, the policies, the rules and the procedures governing procurement under public sector projects financed by the major International Financial Institutions (IFIs), with the focus on the specific policies adopted by EBRD.
Objectives of the Module
- Illustrate what is a procurement plan and its main features;
- Explain which are the possible implementation options for works;
- Explain which are the main types of works contracts;
- Define and identify what are the standard procurement procedures for works contracts;
- Understand which are the crucial factors of works contract management;
- Understand what is procurement strategy and how to define it;
- How to design and formulate comprehensive procurement strategy (country, entity, project);
- Why and how procurement system/function should be designed and how to implement the procurement strategy for public contracts.
Methodology
The module is based on theoretical lectures, practical case discussion and work groups. Lectures will contain concepts as well as well as examples.
Material
The main reference will be the slides presented in class by the lecturers, case studies materials and readings.
Lecturers
- Veljko Sikirica
- Jan Jackholt