By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Dec 7: A comprehensive three-day training programme on ‘Procurement of Goods, Works, and Non-Consultancy Services under the World Bank Financed Projects’ organised by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research and Analysis, kicked off here on Thursday.
The training programme, designed to enhance expertise in procurement processes, covered a spectrum of crucial topics including procurement strategies for goods, works, and non-consulting services, approved selection methods, market approaches, various contract types, and the utilization of the Model Procurement Document (MPD) for civil works.
Participants also delved into bid evaluation, red flag identification, complaint handling, standstill periods, and the systematic tracking of exchanges in procurement (STEP).
Distinguished trainers and consultants from the World Bank, including luminaries such as Satya Panda, Shivendra Kumar, and Kumar Sivaramakrishnan, led the sessions, bringing invaluable insights and global perspectives to the training.
During the Inaugural session, Dr Sanjeev Ningombam, the Centre Coordinator of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research and Analysis, welcomed the participants and emphasised the pivotal role of the training in developing essential skills for effective project management under World Bank financing.
During his inaugural address, Director of IIM Shillong, Prof DP Goyal highlighted the perpetual importance of acquiring new skills and staying updated through continuous learning. He expressed IIM Shillong’s commitment to providing high-quality training and education accessible to individuals from all walks of life, while also commending the Dr Kalam Centre’s training programme for its potential to enhance efficiency in delivering World Bank-funded projects.
The training programme saw the participation of 31 officers representing 10 departments and implementing agencies engaged in World Bank-funded projects. This diverse group of professionals found immense value in the specialised knowledge imparted during the sessions, contributing to their enhanced capabilities in managing and executing projects financed by World Bank.