Procurement

In World Bank-financed projects, robust and carefully planned procurement accelerates delivery, enhances quality and sustainability, mitigates fraud and corruption risks, and reinforces country systems and market capacity. A suite of resources will support your procurement learning from foundational concepts to more specialized topics.

These learning resources will help you build foundational knowledge of World Bank Procurement.

Video

Introduction to Procurement

This video presents an overview of the purpose and core principles of procurement in World Bank–financed projects.

4 mins
Static Infographic

Procurement Process Overview

A clear, static reference that visually maps each stage of the procurement process.

2 mins
Infographic & Activity

Key Stakeholders and their Responsibilities in Procurement

A clear, static reference that visually maps each stakeholder’s roles and responsibilities, paired with an interactive activity to practice assigning responsibilities to the right stakeholder across different scenarios.

2 mins
Interactive Infographics

PPSD Components

A comprehensive reference to PPSD components to help design a fitforpurpose procurement approach.

3 mins
Infographic & Activity

Procurement Plan and its Preparation

A clear, visual reference that presents the purpose, key components, and preparation of a procurement plan and an interactive simulation to practice creating a basic procurement plan

10 mins
Video

Introduction to Terms of References (TOR)

This video covers what a Term of references is, why it matters, how to plan for one, and its key elements.

2 mins
Video

Introduction to Technical Specifications

This video briefly explains what technical specifications are and outlines the key requirements when writing them.

2 mins
Activity

Planning for TOR and Technical Specifications

Practice developing effective terms of reference and technical specifications.

10 mins
Infographic

Steps for Applying Rated criteria and Monetary Quantifiable criteria

A visual guide that describes the steps for applying rated criteria and monetary quantifiable criteria.

5 mins
Infographic

Evaluation of Consulting Services

A visual reference that presents the scoring system criteria to evaluate technical proposals for consulting services, which are submitted by prequalified/shortlisted companies

2 mins

The resources on the World Bank Procurement website will help you deepen your knowledge of this topic.

Links to other resources

Procurement Regulations

Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) Guidance

Guidance Evaluating Bids and Proposals

A beginner’s guide for Borrower