Haider Raza, a Pakistani national, joined the World Bank in June 1999 and is currently leading the Country Procurement Team in Kathmandu, Nepal. His illustrious career spans over three decades, encompassing roles in research and development, procurement management, project management, construction/contract management, and dispute resolution. Haider's journey with the World Bank began in Colombo, where he served as the Country Focal Person (Procurement) covering Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Shambhu Uprety is a civil engineer by education with an M.Sc. degree in highways. He has been working as a World Bank staff since 2009 as a Sr. Procurement Specialist. He has supported all sectors (transport, energy, water/irrigation, agriculture, health, education, social safety/protection, governance, procurement reforms, etc.) for procurement management under Bank-financed projects. He was a co-team leader for the Integrated PFM Reform Project, which had a procurement component. He is also a Master Trainer on public procurement.