The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department (FIRM) of the African Development Bank will hold its second virtual Business Opportunities Seminar (e-BOS) from 8:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. GMT on Tuesday, October 13, and from 11:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14.
The two-day webinar will offer individual and consulting firms, civil contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and diplomatic commercial attachés from the Bank Group’s regional and non-regional members an opportunity to learn more about how to provide goods and services to the institution or otherwise partner with it. The inaugural e-BOS held 28 April, 2020 drew participation from nearly 300 global partners.
The webinar will provide an overview of Bank Group policies and operations; procurement rules and procedures; and ongoing and future country activities. The e-BOS will also deliver Business-to-Business meetings with key Bank Group departments.
Interpretation will be provided in both English and French.
For all information regarding participation, please contact Solange Kamuanga-Tossou, Communication and External Relations Department (s.kamuanga-tossou at afdb.org)

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