Why the African Development Bank?
The African Development Bank (AfDB) operates in 53 developing member countries throughout Africa, with its Headquarters based in Tunis, Tunisia. In 2007, Bank Group loan, grant, and other approvals totalled approximately US billion. There are many opportunities for UK firms to win business through the AfDB through the provision of civil works, the supply of goods and the provision of consulting services. The Bank has just gone through massive reforms in policy and practice. This makes this visit timely for companies wishing to find out more about becoming a supplier to the Bank or to update current knowledge on procurement procedures and guidelines. The working languages of the AfDB are English and French, therefore it is an easily accessible source of business for British companies. What do the ADB procure? The Bank Group’s primary objective is to promote sustainable economic growth in order to reduce poverty in Africa. It achieves this objective by financing a broad range of developm
