Event: 9th ADB Business Opportunities Fair Welcome Remarks - ADB Business Opportunities Fair 2018 14 March 2018 Author / Speaker Deborah Stokes View File ADB is implementing a new procurement framework that takes a principles-based approach and is less prescriptive. In her welcome remarks, ADB Vice-President for Administration and Corporate Management Deborah Stokes, shares how the new framework promotes quality and value for money. She also tackles ADB’s commitment to integrate digital solutions into its operations, which would require increasing staff resources and focus on digital technologies for development. 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. Download Topics ADB Administration and Governance ICT