Nadia Abbas

Ms. Nadia Abbas, Head of IT Procurement at the Asian Development Bank, leads Corporate IT Procurement in advancing the Bank’s digital transformation efforts. With over 24 years of global experience across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, she has held leadership roles at the United Nations and CGIAR, driving organizational transformations focused on enhancing business efficiency and resilience. She is a strong advocate for strategic partnerships and innovation focused on agile procurement, with an emphasis on strengthening ESG in the supply chain.

Virtual Trade Mission 2021 with Portugal

ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in 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. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD) transitioned its Business Opportunities Outreach Initiatives from in-person to virtual format.

Mel Altoveros

Mel Altoveros is a Procurement Specialist in ADB’s Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department. A Canadian national, he has 28 years of contracts and procurement experience spanning various industries including oil and gas, EPC, and the academe. Before joining ADB, he worked in several countries including Canada, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the Philippines in various leadership roles.

What are the Implications for Local Governments and their Inclusive Service Delivery?

Governments around the world can pursue sustainable development more effectively by embracing a whole-of-government approach in their adaptation of the institutional framework for implementation of the global sustainable development goals (SDGs). A holistic, innovative, and inclusive approach combined with participatory governance is critical for effective implementation of the SDGs at the local level.