Ramanathan Somasundaram Keywords Public Electronic Procurement Network ADB procurement finance IT security training e-procurement operational capacity Read more about 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.
Prozzoro e-Sales e-Auction Ecosystem for Effective, Transparent, and Fair Sale and Lease of Government and Municipal Assets Read more about Prozzoro e-Sales e-Auction Ecosystem for Effective, Transparent, and Fair Sale and Lease of Government and Municipal Assets This presentation gives an overview of Prozorro.Sale, an e-Auction ecosystem for the effective, transparent, and fair sale and lease of government and municipal assets.
Procurement System for Kyrgyz Republic Enterprises with State Shares Read more about Procurement System for Kyrgyz Republic Enterprises with State Shares This presentation gives an overview of the procurement system for enterprises with state shares in the Kyrgyz Republic, including regulations, procurement methods, and future plans supported by ADB.
Bhutan's e-GP Implementation Challenges and Opportunities Read more about Bhutan's e-GP Implementation Challenges and Opportunities This presentation gives an overview of Bhutan's procurement system, focusing on the e-GP system journey, challenges, opportunities, and future plans.
Supporting Indigenous Communities for Sustainable Procurement and Pacific Public Infrastructure Principles Read more about Supporting Indigenous Communities for Sustainable Procurement and Pacific Public Infrastructure Principles This presentation gives an overview of promoting social inclusion and supporting indigenous communities in public procurement through electronic government procurement.
Joe Sapa Keywords Public Electronic Procurement Network ADB procurement finance IT security training e-procurement operational capacity Read more about Joe Sapa Mr. Joe Sapa is the current acting Chief Executive Officer for the National Procurement Commission of Papua New Guinea. He is pioneering the introduction of the e-GP (electronic government procurement) system with the vision to transform the public procurement landscape in Papua New Guinea.
Yunji Tak Keywords Public Electronic Procurement Network ADB procurement finance IT security training e-procurement operational capacity Read more about 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.
Sergiy Boote Keywords Public Electronic Procurement Network ADB procurement finance IT security training e-procurement operational capacity Read more about Sergiy Boote Mr. Sergiy Boote is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Prozorro.Sales. Mr. Boote is a financial and operations management expert. Before assuming the CEO position of Prozorro Sales, Mr. Boote held the positions of COO and CFO. From 2004 to 2017, he worked for Ernst and Young in Ukraine and Germany. Before E&Y, he worked for Starlight Media Holding as Deputy CFO.
Robin Kumar Thakur Keywords Public Electronic Procurement Network ADB procurement finance IT security training e-procurement operational capacity Read more about Robin Kumar Thakur Robin is a seasoned procurement professional with over 16 years of experience, including 11 years at the World Bank. Robin is an engineer with academic qualifications and holds a master’s degree in supply chain management. As Procurement Specialist at the World Bank, he provides fiduciary oversight for 14 investment projects across various sectors, including Urban Development, Water, Transport, Agriculture, Education, and Health.
Saumya Ranjan Behera Keywords Public Electronic Procurement Network ADB procurement finance IT security training e-procurement operational capacity Read more about Saumya Ranjan Behera Mr. Saumya Ranjan Behera is a seasoned business leader with over 20 Years of experience in Business Growth, Sales, Program Management, and Product & Digital Transformation. Mr. Behera completed his MBA from FMS, Delhi (DU) in Strategy, Finance & Operations and his bachelor's degree in technology in Electrical Engineering from CET.