World Bank Group Vendor Forum: Empowering South African Diverse-Owned Businesses through Corporate Procurement

Are you a Black-owned or Women-Owned South African company interested in doing business with the World Bank Group (WBG)? 

Join the forum for an engaging presentation on how the World Bank Group is approaching Supplier Diversity and Inclusion in South Africa and also learn how to access and apply for corporate procurement opportunities.

The World Bank Group is an organization that works in every major area of development and provides a wide array of financial products and technical assistance to help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face. It supports areas such as human development, agriculture and food security, climate change, social sustainability and inclusion, education, trade, and many others.

A range of goods works and services (advisory services, analytical work, capacity building, research, project appraisal and consulting services) are procured at the country, regional and global level, on a regular basis by the WBG through Corporate Procurement, to support our corporate activities.  

During this event you will learn about how the WBG has been tackling supplier diversity and inclusion, and the efforts it makes to increase the participation of women-owned and black-owned businesses in its supply chain. You will also have an opportunity to learn more details about what categories WBG procure, vendor eligibility criteria and how to apply to opportunities to be a WBG vendor. 

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM South African Standard Time

Register here to attend