Doing Business with the UN & Multi-Lateral Development Banks

Join our Introduction to Aid Funded Business (AFB) webinar to better understand how to do business with the UN and Multi-Lateral Development Banks (MDBs) from DIT’s dedicated network of advisers.

The global humanitarian and development sector allows unique commercial opportunities for UK companies to win overseas business from worldwide aid funded agency programmes. There are many opportunities for businesses covering a wide range of sectors from manufacturing to professional services.

In 2020, the United Nations (UN) alone spent $19.9 billion on goods and services. This figure doesn’t include the other procurement opportunities, managed and delivered through the numerous MDBs.

About this webinar

This introductory webinar will provide a unique learning experience, helping you build your knowledge and understanding of the opportunities and routes into the humanitarian and development sector.

You will better understand the procurement systems/processes, learn how to identify projects and tenders, understand the funding available at the UN and MDBs and how best to introduce yourselves to this alternative route to market.

Working with DIT’s AFB network of advisers will provide you with the right tools and knowledge to best approach and work in the humanitarian and development sector.

Programme:

Hosted online via the MS Teams platform, the session will last for no more than 90 minutes – we have built in some extra time for Q&A.

Who will be there?

We will be joined by several AFB colleagues, some of who will be presenting on the day. The DIT AFB Network consists of:

• Rebecca Nowlan – AFB Liaison
  Washington DC
  World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, USAID and the Millennium Challenge Corporation
• Cristina Pirela – Vice Consul
  Washington DC
  World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, USAID and the Millennium Challenge Corporation
• Joanne Ganthier – Commercial Officer
  Copenhagen
  UNICEF, UNFPA, UNOPS & UNDP
• Nathianel Sears – Vice Consul
  New York
  UNPD, UNDSS & OICT
• Karen Hipol – Senior Trade Manager
  Manila
  Asian Development Bank
• Sherry-Ann Blackett – Senior Trade & Investment Officer/Country Lead
  Barbados
  Caribbean Development Bank
• Carole Attoungbre – Country Director & Head of Trade
  Cote d’Ivoire
  African Development Bank

Registration:

Attendance is free but places are limited, so use the link below to register your interest in attending today.   Please note that priority will be given to businesses based in the East and West Midlands regions, and that your place is not guaranteed until you receive confirmation from us.

For any other export related queries please contact DIT West Midlands at [email protected]
or call 0345 222 0159.

Kind regards,

Department for International Trade – West Midlands