Series: ADB Business Outreach Activities Doing Business with ADB in 2026: Procurement Updates, Opportunities, and Best Practices 9 July 2026 At the beginning of 2026, ADB implemented important procurement reforms, replacing the traditional lowest evaluated bid strategy with a more holistic system assessment focused on quality, technical capability, sustainability, and innovation. As a result, all internationally advertised contracts financed by the bank for works, non-consulting services, and goods will now be evaluated using the merit point criteria (MPC). This weighted scoring approach ensures that contracts are awarded to bidders capable of delivering sustainable results and long-term development impact. The recent ADB’s Strategy 2030 Midterm Review reaffirms the bank’s strategic focus on five of the region’s most pressing development issues: climate action, private sector development, regional cooperation and public goods, digital transformation, and resilience and empowerment. This enhanced focus will guide the allocation of staff and resources for the greatest impact in the years to come. DevelopmentAid, in collaboration with ADB, hosted a webinar on “Doing Business with ADB in 2026: Procurement Updates, Opportunities, and Best Practices,” on Thursday, 9 July, at 4:00 p.m. (Brussels) / 10:00 a.m. (Washington, DC) with consulting firms, NGOs, suppliers, contractors, and individual consultants. Program and Learning Materials 9 July Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentations Doing Business in ADB-Financed Projects (2026) This highlights ADB’s 2026 procurement opportunities, bidding requirements, and best practices for participating in ADB-financed projects. Sharlene Jo-Ann Shillingford-McKlmon, Bisma Husen Presentations ADB Business Opportunities Fair: United States of America Information Session An overview of BOF 2026, ADB opportunities, networking, and new features for consultants, contractors, and suppliers. Sharlene Jo-Ann Shillingford-McKlmon Video: Doing Business with ADB in 2026: Procurement Updates, Opportunities Video of Doing Business with ADB in 2026: Procurement Updates, Opportunities 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 Marie Charmaine Yuson Clarissa Santos Jhoanna Quimson Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department Read Also Business Opportunities Outreach Website MAIN PAGE: ADB Business Outreach Activities ADB Business Center ADB Event Webpage ADB Business Center LinkedIn Topics ADB Administration and Governance Finance