Principal Procurement Specialist, ADB Profile / Bio Mr. Bisma Husen is a Principal Procurement Specialist at the Asian Development Bank with over 20 years of experience in development procurement, including at ADB, the World Bank, and the Islamic Development Bank. He has worked across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, including more than nine years supporting ADB's operations in India and Pakistan, helping deliver multi-billion-dollar country portfolios. He currently serves as ADB's Procurement Sector Lead for Transport, coordinating procurement support for the Bank's largest operational sector. Throughout his career, Bisma has helped governments and the private sector strengthen procurement systems and navigate ADB's Procurement Framework. In this program, he will share the latest procurement updates for 2026, emerging business opportunities, and practical insights for firms seeking to do business under ADB-financed projects. Follow on Materials Title Date Learning Materials Topics Doing Business in ADB-Financed Projects (2026) 9 July, 2026 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Finance ADB Procurement Introduction to Merit Point Criteria (MPC) 22 July, 2025 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Project Readiness and Due Diligence for RBLs 21 February, 2025 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Business Opportunities in ADB-Financed Projects 3 June, 2024 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Finance Procurement Works, Goods & Services (Consulting & Nonconsulting) Under ADB’s Procurement Policy 3 June, 2024 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Finance Procurement 23 January, 2024 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Finance Business Opportunities in ADB-Financed Projects 23 November, 2023 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Finance Procurement of Goods, Works, and Non-consulting Services: Price Adjustment 22 November, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Complaint Handling and Issues Faced by the EA 22 November, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Selection of Consultant 21 November, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Selection of Consultant: Short Listing, Request for Proposal, and Evaluation of Proposal 21 November, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance ADB Procurement Framework 20 November, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance ADB Procurement Policy and Regulations 2017 20 November, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Strategic Procurement Planning 20 November, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Procurement Methods, Standard Bidding Documents and User’s Guide 20 November, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Migrating to FIDIC Red Book 2017 in ADB Standard Bidding Document for Works 28 August, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Business Opportunities in ADB-Financed Projects 23 August, 2023 Slides ADB Administration and Governance Complaint Handling and issues faced by the EA 3 August, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Selection of Consultant 3 August, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance Bid Evaluation Process 2 August, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection Procurement of Goods, Works, and Non-consulting Services: Price Adjustment 2 August, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection ADB Procurement Framework 1 August, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection Procurement Methods, Standard Bidding Documents and User’s Guide 1 August, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection ADB Procurement Policy and Regulations 2017 1 August, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection Strategic Procurement Planning 1 August, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-consulting Services: Price Adjustment 11 May, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-consulting Services: Bidding Documents and Procurement Guidance Notes 11 May, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection Selection of Consultant: Short Listing, Request for Proposal, and Evaluation of Proposal 11 May, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection Procurement Challenges in ADB-Financed Projects in Pakistan 10 May, 2023 Slides Capacity Development, Finance, Social Development and Protection Doing Business with ADB and the ADB Procurement System 13 August, 2021 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Finance Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-consulting Services 13 August, 2021 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Finance