Series: 2024 International Procurement Workshop 2025 International Procurement Workshop 26 to 27 November 2025 The International Procurement Workshop, jointly organized by ADB and the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS), was held on 26-27 November 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The workshop promoted cross-country dialogues and learning through country presentations and round table discussions. It provided a platform for open dialogue - bilateral meetings among the participating countries and with ADB and PPS. PPFD procurement director and staff from field offices participated in the workshop. They facilitated policy dialogue, networking sessions, and interactions with government procurement authorities to further ADB collaboration and strengthen country systems. Program and Learning Materials Day 1 Day 2 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Session Keynote Speaker Baek Seung-bo, PPS Administrator Opening Session Keynote Speaker Galiya Ismakova Special Session Updates to ADB's Procurement Directives - Key Changes This presentation gives an overview of the updates to the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Procurement Directives, highlighting key changes aimed at… Yangzom Special Session Korea’s Procurement Policy and e-Procurement System This presentation gives an overview of the Republic of Korea’s central procurement framework, which ensures that government needs are met efficiently… Sunghwan Kim Session 1 Artificial Intelligence on Public Procurement This presentation gives an overview of the capabilities and challenges of the Public Procurement Service in the Republic of Korea, focusing on the… Minsoo Choi Session 1 Panel Discussion Minsoo Choi Shri Sandeep Kumar Singhal Januar Indra Session 2A Sustainable Procurement: ADB India Experience ADB India promotes sustainable procurement through innovative projects, reducing emissions, costs, and enhancing community inclusion. Shyam Sunder Mehndiratta Session 2A Panel Discussion Thanachoke Rungthipanon Soulivanh Chansombuth Session 2B Integrity, Management, and Openness in the Georgian Public Procurement Ecosystem This presentation gives an overview of the key aspects of public procurement (PP) in Georgia, including its vulnerabilities, institutional reforms,… Kakha Demetrashvili Session 2B Panel Discussion Go Sungjoo Aminath Naaheen Rinzin Lhamo Sarvar Nazarov Galiya Ismakova Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Case Studies India’s Government e-Market Place This presentation gives an overview of India's Government eMarketplace (GeM), detailing its purpose, benefits, impact, operational framework, and… Sanjeev Mathur Case Studies ADB's Assessment of Thailand Government Electronic Procurement System This presentation gives an overview of Thailand's electronic government procurement system, detailing its regulations, processes, and future… Thanachoke Rungthipanon Case Studies Current Status of e-GP Implementation in the Maldives This presentation gives an overview of the current status, challenges, and goals of implementing an electronic government procurement (e-GP) system… Hussain Mushrif Rasheed Case Studies Uzbekistan’s Professionalization of Procurement – Way Forward This presentation gives an overview of the electronic procurement system in Uzbekistan, detailing its processes, statistics, and the integration of… Khumoyun Khayrullaev Case Studies Bhutan’s Professionalization of Procurement – Achievement and Challenges This presentation outlines the journey, achievements, and challenges of professionalizing procurement in Bhutan, highlighting key reforms and… Tshering Denkar Case Studies Indonesia’s e-GP Reforms and Achievement This presentation gives an overview of Indonesia's government procurement reforms, digital transformation initiatives, and strategies to enhance… Anita Carollin Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Mart Khaltarpurev Yangzom Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department Read Also 2024 International Procurement Workshop e-Procurement Education Program in Asia and Pacific Region Partner Organization/s Public Procurement Service of Korea Topics Finance Governance and Public Sector Management Regional Cooperation and Integration