Ramanathan Somasundaram

Dr. Ramanathan Somasundaram researched the Diffusion of e-Government Procurement (e-GP) for his doctoral thesis work in Denmark (2001 - 2004). Since then, he has actively worked in the design, development, implementation, and assessment of e-GP systems in multiple countries in Asia and Africa. Ramanathan has worked as an international e-GP consultant for the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. Further, he is keen to apply emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence in e-GP systems development.

Yunji Tak

Ms. Yunji Tak is the Assistant Director of the Public Procurement International Cooperation Division, PPS, Korea. Before her appointment in this position, she was an intern of the International Development Project Team of World 2022 –2023.

Ms. Tak completed her Bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science from Dankook University and her Master's in International Development and Cooperation from the Korea University Graduate School of International Studies.