Sunghwan Kim Keywords public procurement procurement Read more about Sunghwan Kim Sunghwan Kim is currently the Director of the Planning and Finance Office. He was formerly Director of Innovative Procurement, Procurement Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the UK, and Director of the Global Procurement Support Team. Mr. Kim has worked for over 16 years at the Public Procurement Service (PPS) of Korea, focusing on policy and management on public procurement. He handled key responsibilities in e-procurement system planning and management, and in Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) operations.
Yangzom Keywords public procurement procurement Read more about Yangzom Yangzom is an experienced procurement professional with over 17 years in public procurement and contract management across Asia. At ADB, as a Procurement Specialist with the Procurement Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD), she provides technical guidance, capacity development, and leads strategic procurement planning for projects to ensure quality and deliver value-for-money. She co-leads the e-GP Functional Team in PPFD.
Minsoo Choi Keywords public procurement procurement Read more about Minsoo Choi Choi Minsoo is the Senior Deputy Director of the e-Procurement Planning Division at the Public Procurement Service (PPS), Republic of Korea, where he is responsible for the integration and optimization of national procurement information systems. He leads efforts to strengthen communication and interoperability across public and private platforms, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery in the procurement process.
Updates to ADB's Procurement Directives - Key Changes Read more about Updates to ADB's Procurement Directives - Key Changes This presentation gives an overview of the updates to the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Procurement Directives, highlighting key changes aimed at enhancing procurement processes, promoting innovation, and ensuring local participation in international contracts.
Integrity, Management, and Openness in the Georgian Public Procurement Ecosystem Read more about Integrity, Management, and Openness in the Georgian Public Procurement Ecosystem This presentation gives an overview of the key aspects of public procurement (PP) in Georgia, including its vulnerabilities, institutional reforms, and the introduction of digital tools to enhance transparency and accountability.
Sustainable Procurement: ADB India Experience Read more about Sustainable Procurement: ADB India Experience ADB India promotes sustainable procurement through innovative projects, reducing emissions, costs, and enhancing community inclusion.
Artificial Intelligence on Public Procurement Read more about Artificial Intelligence on Public Procurement This presentation gives an overview of the capabilities and challenges of the Public Procurement Service in the Republic of Korea, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence in public procurement processes and the scale of the KONEPS system.
Eduard Chil-Akopyan Keywords procurement Read more about Eduard Chil-Akopyan Eduard Chil-Akopyan is a seasoned procurement professional with over 20 years of expertise in delivering complex, IFI-financed projects across countries in transition. Before joining ADB as a staff member, Eduard had experience as ADB procurement consultant, involved in strategic procurement planning, bidding and contract management support of ADB borrowers. Prior to his role as ADB consultant, Eduard had positions in Veolia Central and Eastern Europe, where he supported preparation and negotiations of PPP district heating project in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Prasath Sanjeewa Keywords procurement ADB Read more about Prasath Sanjeewa Mr. Prasath Sanjeewa serves as a Procurement Specialist at the Asian Development Bank, where he provides procurement, contract management, and capacity building support for transport projects in ADB.
Dawa Choki Keywords procurement ADB Read more about Dawa Choki Dawa Choki is Procurement Specialist at the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department of the Asian Development Bank. Dawa has promoted and applied the principles of sustainable procurement in designing, processing and implementing multiple urban and water sector projects in South Asia.