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ADB Business Opportunities Fair, ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines, 16-17 November 2009

Aim | How You Will Benefit | Who Should Attend | Presentation Speakers | One-on-One Meetings

ADB's first Business Opportunities Fair is a one-stop forum for consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers looking to provide goods and services for ADB projects.

One-on-one meetings with speakers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration is closed.

For ADB

The fair attracts the most talented professionals and helps them qualify for ADB projects. This increasing pool of highly-competent bidders ensures the success of ADB projects.

For Participants

  • Meet with ADB staff in procurement/consulting/project management and related operations such as private sector development and co-financing.
  • Identify and meet ADB sector specialists.
  • Network with consulting firms in donor and developing countries.
  • Meet ADB officials, including ADB's executive directors responsible for member country.
  • Hear presentations on how to qualify for ADB-financed contracts.
  • Discover what opportunities are available and where

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Participate in ADB's Business Opportunity Fair Presentation/Discussion Forums to

  1. Discover the advantages of ADB financed contracts.
  2. Get an inside look at ADB's policies and procedures for
    • the procurement of goods and works, and
    • the recruitment of consultants.
  3. Find out how to locate the opportunity.
  4. Find out the best ways to prepare responsive bids and proposals.
  5. Learn how to maximize your ability to win ADB-financed contracts.
  6. Get first-hand information on contracting opportunities by sector currently available under
    • ongoing ADB-financed projects, and
    • upcoming ADB pipeline projects.
  7. Learn about ADB's private sector operations under Strategy 2020, including a review of ADB private sector financing instruments:
    • partial credit guarantee enhancements,
    • sovereign political risk guarantees,
    • complementary financing schemes, and
    • new approaches such as public-private partnerships.
  8. Learn about ADB's recent increase in cofinancing collaborations:
    • joint and parallel cofinancing and channel financing agreements, and
    • implications for increased business opportunities.

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  • Consultants
  • Contractors
  • Manufacturers
  • Suppliers
  • Investors

from ADB member countries.

Sectors you can bid on

ADB's total lending as of 31 December 2008 Billions (US$) %
Agriculture and Natural Resources 17.06 12
Education 6.02 4
Energy 28.50 20
Finance 16.69 12
Health, Nutrition and Social Protection 3.29 2
Industry and Trade 5.72 4
Law, Economic Management and Public Policy 7.74 5
Transport and Communications 35.12 24
Water Supply, Sanitation and Waste Management 7.31 5
Multisector 16.07 11
Total $143.53 100

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In presentations and discussions participants will gain insights from ADB experts in:

  • Procurement
  • Regional departments
  • Private sector
  • Cofinancing

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One-on-one meetings with ADB procurement specialists, private sector specialists, cofinancing specialists, and sector specialists may be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. Meetings let you

  • Introduce your special services to ADB.
  • Receive individualized attention from ADB specialists.
  • Engage in meaningful discussion about concerns specific to your company or project.
  • Get advice specific to your interest or field of expertise.
  • Benefit from in-depth networking and follow-up with ADB experts.
 Business Opportunities Fair  
  • Program [ PDF ]
  • List of Speakers [ PDF ]

  •  Contact  
    Evelyn Rosales
    Tel: +632 632 6592
    Fax: +632 636 2470 or 2471
    Email: erosales@adb.org

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