Series: e-Procurement Education Program in Asia and Pacific Region 2nd e-Procurement Education Program in Asia and Pacific Region 28 April to 2 May 2025 From 28 April to 2 May 2025, the 2nd e-Procurement Education Program was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in collaboration with the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS) and the Korea Institute of Procurement (KIP). The program brought together 15 procurement officials from ADB developing member countries (DMCs) for a week-long training focused on advancing knowledge and practical skills in electronic government procurement (e-GP). Key sessions included country report presentations, technical lectures on Korea’s public procurement system and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and hands-on practice using Korea’s integrated e-GP system (KONEPS). Participants gained insights into regulatory frameworks, e-marketplace development, innovation-driven procurement, and digitalization strategies. Collaborative workshops on Action Plans and Project Concept Papers fostered peer learning and strategic planning for e-GP reforms in home countries. Tran Xuan Tho, representing ADB’s e-procurement team, delivered a presentation on the use of e-GP in ADB-financed projects. Follow-up activities are anticipated to deepen institutional linkages and advance national e-procurement reforms. Program and Learning Materials 28 April 2025 29 April 2025 30 April 2025 01 May 2025 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Use of e-Government Procurement (eGP) in ADB Operations This presentation gives an overview of the initiatives of ADB to promote e-Government Procurement (eGP) in developing member countries. Tran Xuan Tho Country Reports Country Report: Armenia This presentation gives an overview of the public procurement and current status of e-procurement in Armenia. Sergey Shahnazaryan, Hayk Harutyunyan Country Reports Country Report: Bhutan This presentation gives an overview of the procurement journey and current status of e-procurement in Bhutan. Tenzin Phuntsho, Choney Dorji Country Reports Mongolia Country Report This presentation gives an overview of the procurement and current status of e-procurement in Mongolia. Bilguun Enkhmandal Country Reports Maldives Country Report on e-Procurement This presentation gives an overview of the perspective and current status of e-procurement in Maldives. Ibrahim Aflaah, Mohamed Jubair Country Reports Papua New Guinea County Report: Procurement Sector This presentation gives an overview of the perspective and current status of e-procurement in Papua New Guinea. Veari Hitolo, Agarobe Agaru Country Reports Country Report: Philippines This presentation gives an overview of the perspective and current status of e-procurement in the Philippines. Marc Hordejan Country Reports Country Report: Samoa This presentation gives an overview of the perspective and current status of e-procurement in Samoa. Felicity Pogi, Soteria Noaese Country Reports Tuvalu: e-Procurement Country Report This presentation gives an overview of the perspective and current status of e-procurement in Tuvalu. Sovala Napoe Country Reports Country Procurement Report of Viet Nam This presentation gives an overview of the perspective and current status of e-procurement in Viet Nam. La Anh Tuan, Thach Nhu Phung Lecture How to Develop a Project This presentation gives an overview of the essential methodologies for developing effective projects. Gyeasoo Jo Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Lectures Public Procurement Law and System in the Republic of Korea This presentation gives an overview of the public procurement law and system in the Republic of Korea, highlighting its significance in economic… Eung Ju Lee Lectures Supporting Innovation and SMEs through Public Procurement This presentation gives an overview of the pivotal role of public procurement in fostering innovation and supporting SMEs in South Korea. Byounggun Kim Lectures Government e-Procurement System: Lessons Learned from TUNEPS This presentation gives an overview of the lessons learned from the TUNEPS e-Procurement system in Tunisia, highlighting critical success factors,… Kyu-Hyeog Chae Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentations KONEPS: Public Procurement Sharing Platform in the Republic of Korea This presentation gives an overview of the policies governing public procurement in the Republic of Korea, and the operational framework of KONEPS. Jin-Sung Jung Presentations KONEPS: e-Tendering and e-Contract This presentation gives an overview of the e-Tendering and e-Contract processes within KONEPS. Jin-Sung Jung Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Action Plans Action Plan Group A: Implementation of an Electronic Procurement System This presentation gives an overview of the final action plan created by Group A in improving e-procurement process of their countries. Sergey Shahnazaryan, Hayk Harutyunyan, Bilguun Enkhmandal, Felicity Pogi, Soteria Noaese Action Plans Action Plan Group B: Implementation of an Electronic Procurement System This presentation gives an overview of the final action plan created by Group B in improving e-procurement process of their countries. La Anh Tuan, Thach Nhu Phung, Marc Hordejan, Choney Dorji, Tenzin Phuntsho Action Plans Action Plan Group C: Implementation of an Electronic Procurement System This presentation gives an overview of the final action plan created by Group C in improving e-procurement process of their countries. Sovala Napoe, Veari Hitolo, Agarobe Agaru, Mohamed Jubair, Ibrahim Aflaah 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 Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department Partner Organization/s Public Procurement Service of Korea Topics Governance and Public Sector Management