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World Bank 101: Minority & Women-owned Companies
The U.S. Commercial Service is committed to helping U.S. exporting businesses navigate World Bank Group global opportunities. Through events, tools, resources, and information, we help U.S. exporting businesses navigate World Bank-funded international projects.

World Bank 101 for Minority and Women-owned Companies

World Bank 101 Virtual Event Series: October 2022

Register for one or all of these quick but comprehensive events. All the information, steps, and resource you need to know about the World Bank and opportunities for U.S. companies. 

World Bank 101 Sessions 1-4

Join the U.S. Commercial Service on October 4, 6, 25, and 27 for virtual events all about the World Bank, its international projects, and how U.S. companies can get into the pipeline. 
 



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World Bank 101: Understanding the World Bank and Commerce Tools for Success
October 4
12:00pm – 1:30pm EST
Cost: $25

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Get a crash course on the World Bank Group, how it works and models for how U.S. companies can use it to work in low- and middle-income markets. Also learn about the U.S. Department of Commerce’s new World Bank Minority Business Outreach Initiative & how to access U.S. Government tools for success in developing markets.

Speakers:

Nyamusi K. Igambi, Regional Director, Southern Network, U.S. Commercial Service
Danica Starks, Senior U.S. Commercial Liaison to the World Bank & Head of DOC Multilateral Development Bank Group 
Matt Baker, Regional Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Advocacy Center

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World Bank 101: Procurement Opportunities for Public Sector Projects and Programs – Becoming a Vendor, Consulting Contracts and Working with Primes
October 6
12:00pm – 1:30pm EST
Cost: $25

Howard Centenary, World Bank Senior Procurement Specialist, Operations Policy & Country Services, will walk companies through accessing and bidding on World Bank-funded projects and we will also discuss steps to register for consulting opportunities and alternative models for partnering on Bank projects including supply chain opportunities through prime awardees. Speakers include Senior World Bank Procurement officials and there will be time for Q&A.
This session is ideal for companies working in key World Bank sectors such as renewable energy, health, agriculture innovation, water, transportation, design and construction, education, environment and climate technologies and also for firms and business incubators and accelerators looking to help their clients find medium to long term income streams.

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World Bank 101: Resources for Development Project Finance and Investment - Introducing the Investment Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
October 25
12:00pm – 1:30pm EST
Cost: $25


Learn about the World Bank’s private sector financial products that enable companies to manage risk and expand their access to foreign and domestic capital markets. This includes trade and supply chain finance, investment guarantees, political risk insurance and blended finance and syndications for public-private partnerships. Opportunities to bid on consulting on financial and business advisory services will also be discussed. This session is ideal for companies, investors and funds conducting projects in key World Bank sectors such as renewable energy, health, agriculture innovation, water, transportation, design and construction, education, environment and climate technologies. 

Speakers:

Morten Gregersen, Investment Officer, World Bank, International Finance Corporation
Chinwe Binitie, Co-Head of Partnerships and Senior Counsel, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency 
Laura Alonzo, Adviser, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
 

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World Bank 101: Corporate Procurement & Becoming a Supplier to the World Bank 
October 27
12:00pm – 1:30pm EST
Cost: $25

Hear from the World Bank Group’s Corporate Procurement Unit, which is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the sourcing strategy, selection, and contract execution for goods, services, construction, and consulting services for the World Bank’s 150 offices around the world. Understand how the World Bank sources for its global information technology needs. Ideal for companies with experience is facilities management, ITA, HR and other corporate and professional services.

Speakers:

 “Corporate Procurement Opportunities: An Introduction to Finding Business Opportunities at the World Bank Group “
Lily Cheung
, Human Resources & Professional Services Category Lead, Corporate Procurement
Rajiv Parankusam, Corporate Services & Real Estate Category Lead, Corporate Procurement 

“IT Focus – Understanding Technology Opportunities for World Bank Operations”  
Andrea Townsend,
The World Bank Group, Information and Technology Solutions, Lead IT Officer, Business Management, Sourcing, Vendor and Software Asset Management 

 

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