Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar for French companies working in the Pacific
26 February 2026

ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) for its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures.

Objectives

During the event, participants had the opportunity to:

  • meet virtually with ADB staff in procurement, consulting, project management, and related operations.
  • hear presentations on how to qualify for ADB-financed contracts.
  • discover what business opportunities are available and where.

At the end of the event, participants had:

  • discovered the advantages of ADB-financed contracts.
  • received an inside look at ADB's policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and works, the recruitment of consultants.
  • learned how to locate business opportunities.
  • learned the best ways to prepare responsive bids and proposals.
  • received first-hand information on contracting opportunities by sector currently available under ongoing ADB-financed projects, and upcoming ADB pipeline projects.
Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Presentations Overview of ADB’s Operational Priorities and Business Opportunities in the Pacific
This presentation gives an overview of ADB’s Operational Priorities and Business Opportunities in the Pacific.
Bertrand Furno
Presentations Doing Business with ADB
This gives an overview of the ADB Procurement system and tips for business development and bidding/tendering.
Jenny Yan Yee Chu
Presentations 2026-VBOS Presentation WUD (SEAP)
This presentation gives an overview of the Water and Urban sector lending pipeline for 2026-2028 in the Pacific region.
Aimee Hampel-Milagrosa
Presentations Business France Support to French Firms at ADB
This presentation gives an overview of Business France's support to French firms at ADB.
Anna Austria-Lemay
Webinar Recording Video: Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar for French companies working in the Pacific
Webinar recording of Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar for French companies working in the Pacific

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Marie Charmaine Yuson
  • Clarissa Santos
  • Jhoanna Quimson

ADB Organizer/s

  • Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Topics

  • ADB Administration and Governance
  • Finance