17 May 2011 Evgeny Smirnov © European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 2010 | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Procurement Policy Dialogue and Technical Cooperation

© European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 2010 | Role and Activities of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Presentation title What is EBRD? European Bank for Reconstruction and Development international financial organisation established in 1991 Shareholders of the Bank 2 international organisation and 61 countriesMission support the transition to market economies and democracy of countries from Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union states as well as Mongolia and Turkey

Presentation title 30 countries of operations 3,119 projects As of 31 December billion EURO – private sector 13.3 billion EURO – public sector

Presentation title Investments in Infrastructure Public sector, contracts more than 110 contracts 1.7billion EURO for 1.7 billion EURO

Procurement Policies and Rules and practices of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Presentation title Main principles ECONOMICECONOMIC use of resources EFFICIENTEFFICIENT project implementation QUALITYProject results shall be of due QUALITY NON-DISCRIMINATORYNON-DISCRIMINATORY process TRANSPARENT AND RESPONSIBLETRANSPARENT AND RESPONSIBLE use of public resources

Presentation title Aligned with the Government Procurement Agreement of the World Trade Organisation Use of efficient procurement methods However, fair and open international tendering – the norm Lack of quotes, limitations or preferences Clients (borrowers) are responsible for project implementation Compliance with the Environmental and Social Policies Prevention and fighting prohibited practices Procurement principles

Presentation title Bank’s approach in public procurement Procurement – an integral part of project risk management Minimisation of risks – Maximisation of success Coverage of the entire project cycle Procurement – part of project delivery strategy Balanced risk distribution Use of standard tender documents and internationally recognised contract terms and conditions Use of standard tender documents and internationally recognised contract terms and conditions Aim of evaluation – best value for money Evaluation factors usually are expressed in monetary terms The key to success – people Assistance to the clients Prevention and fighting corruption

Public Procurement Policy Dialogue and Technical Assistance

Presentation title Procurement Policies and Rules and policy dialogue Procurement Policies and Rules «...2.3The Bank will periodically review with its countries of operations their procurement laws, regulations and procedures and will provide advisory services, technical assistance and training to help them reach consistency with the principles of the WTO/GPA and harmonisation with the Bank’s policies and rules...»

Presentation title Activities Proactive monitoring of the state of affairs Intensification of the policy dialogue in close cooperation with the Bank’s Legal Transition Team Establishing a direct dialogue and proactive cooperation with the governments and, specifically, public procurement agencies Impartial analysis and recommendations for improvement of the public procurement systems Dialogue and close cooperation with the international organisations and non-governmental organisations Provision of specific technical assistance Training Publications

Presentation title Better together Proactive cooperation with the Ministries and Public Procurement Agencies in Albania, Rumania, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey Working meeting with WTO, EU, FIDIC Close cooperation with MDB, UNCITRAL Assessment of the public procurement system in the Region Technical assistance Let’s work together!

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