{"id":256894,"date":"2025-11-05T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=256894"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:11:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T14:11:19","slug":"cdb-leads-regional-effort-to-professionalise-and-strengthen-public-procurement-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/cdb-leads-regional-effort-to-professionalise-and-strengthen-public-procurement-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"CDB Leads Regional Effort to Professionalise and Strengthen Public Procurement Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-1349435180\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>CDB Increasing Investment in Procurement Professionals Across the Caribbean to Boost the Impact of Public Funding<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-2827811725\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:169\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:576\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:432\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:864\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lurwdoxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001WZyEx3OOsOiHO4gge0nWBw4i_i2VIqfeGhuUfE2axqkxwCQRincJv8WfD-nipcRtrTvWeRghvA3aQEH4wo5RnaVbr8yDaUpEfw8Do4cDNOkenOKtHYlt9nUnASqaNF_TAYhi7JArpjz6xnD0ITV-gXaMJRU7PD2N&amp;c=kd8TJpon9W3hGO5I7EnIf8zqj85OMBtxlqM9Zek31EPmXbuov5NMAw==&amp;ch=2wrRTvqJH7y5gDfZDXDL4CSSMlf6je2czsxbuQ8oxUnXaMfeFESKlw==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caribbean Development Bank<\/a>&nbsp;(CDB, the Bank) is strengthening public procurement systems across the region through targeted capacity building and professionalisation initiatives. As procurement continues to evolve into a strategic function critical to development effectiveness, CDB is investing in the people and partnerships that will shape the future of public sector delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Head of Procurement (Acting) Naomi Akoy-Bouguenon,&nbsp;<\/strong>speaking at the XIX Annual Conference of the Inter-American Network on Government Procurement (INGP) said, \u201c<em>Procurement is no longer just about compliance &#8211; it\u2019s about leadership, strategy, and impact.We are proud to support the transformation of procurement into a recognised profession, one that demands specialised skills, ethical standards, and a deep understanding of development goals.\u201d<\/em><\/p><div id=\"antig-813327662\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-4158821351\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"IMG_0040\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>CDB\u2019s efforts are anchored in a multi-pronged approach that includes scholarships and regional training programmes, made possible by powerful strategic partnerships. Through its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lurwdoxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001WZyEx3OOsOiHO4gge0nWBw4i_i2VIqfeGhuUfE2axqkxwCQRincJvy_01s6zmSfnPQokHwlg14pi5aSi-ek8UIKqYIwyYrtEYURhrjV5ukOPb6-kgQVSvsW4VVDv4iqLVtdNTP6PbKII0OQAnrCpCq95NYxeMPhUUj1NRfjB3ircBSKyTJ0NPDSpiFIf9LdtAA9PZe2QsJeqjf47mzTKirdNmQ50oJmIHL6iJGJLeNtl2j1uYOXln2Zo-K_TFAQGH9PkQHHimLF-l2J141E9P2BsaLdewgO6kDE1_k18rR0=&amp;c=kd8TJpon9W3hGO5I7EnIf8zqj85OMBtxlqM9Zek31EPmXbuov5NMAw==&amp;ch=2wrRTvqJH7y5gDfZDXDL4CSSMlf6je2czsxbuQ8oxUnXaMfeFESKlw==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Procurement Scholarship Programme<\/a>, the Bank has enabled professionals from across the Caribbean to pursue the International Master\u2019s in Public Procurement Management (IMPPM) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. This initiative, co-financed with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has equipped participants with advanced tools to lead reform efforts in their home countries.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1694357089\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Complementing this, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lurwdoxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001WZyEx3OOsOiHO4gge0nWBw4i_i2VIqfeGhuUfE2axqkxwCQRincJvy_01s6zmSfnx3fIsveEkJht-pA7GQyLfxuFvSguR8rPk4W1iWQe8X8Bd-ucmj2TOTXXfutVnD05FMGbT7bx_fw-E3N42lqlVg==&amp;c=kd8TJpon9W3hGO5I7EnIf8zqj85OMBtxlqM9Zek31EPmXbuov5NMAw==&amp;ch=2wrRTvqJH7y5gDfZDXDL4CSSMlf6je2czsxbuQ8oxUnXaMfeFESKlw==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caribbean Procurement Training Programme<\/a>&nbsp;(CPTP) &#8211; delivered in partnership with the World Bank and the University of Technology, Jamaica (Utech) &#8211; offers internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Procurement and&nbsp;Supply (CIPS) Level 4 and 5 Diplomas. With participants from over 13 countries, CPTP continues to build regional capacity and strengthen procurement governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Professionalising procurement is not a luxury &#8211; it\u2019s a necessity<\/em>,\u201d added&nbsp;<strong>Akoy-Bouguenon<\/strong>. \u201c<em>By investing in training and education, we are empowering procurement professionals to become agents of change, capable of delivering public value and driving inclusive growth.\u201d<\/em><\/p><div id=\"antig-635946479\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>CDB\u2019s leadership is further reflected in its endorsement of a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lurwdoxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001WZyEx3OOsOiHO4gge0nWBw4i_i2VIqfeGhuUfE2axqkxwCQRincJvy_01s6zmSfnhnBtCt1DRw1k-5RY2fuqVuQJ7OkJ1Bwqr4O6MqOraxbxK9z-q4gcKN52M5ueyi8AoJQtk1uO2RxaISqCJhRgm5cUWRB2tYC7dD-wb8qxtija6UcCsROz4MsmF0jYLXWUi9wDPd9Qn5XVWQkhD2mStAlmnJL-YQCCD6glWQyw4mjmJaa9z0IfXqV2VRTy35e5NmAvubKv0Uz-edlD9MTx0-8DK9Pt3Xob&amp;c=kd8TJpon9W3hGO5I7EnIf8zqj85OMBtxlqM9Zek31EPmXbuov5NMAw==&amp;ch=2wrRTvqJH7y5gDfZDXDL4CSSMlf6je2czsxbuQ8oxUnXaMfeFESKlw==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shared vision for elevating procurement<\/a>&nbsp;across Latin America and the Caribbean. One of the most effective mechanisms for this collaboration is the INGP. The network serves as a regional platform for the dissemination of best practices and tools, and networking among procurement practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, CDB supported 17 Caribbean Procurement Directors\u2019 participation in the INGP Conference, exposing them to invaluable exchanges and debates on emerging trends in e-Government Procurement (e-GP). As the region continues to embrace digital transformation and emerging technologies, CDB remains committed to ensuring that procurement professionals are equipped to navigate the evolving landscape. The INGP plays a particularly valuable role in this area, serving as a space for countries to share lessons learned, explore digital tools and standards, and exchange experiences on the design and implementation of e-GP systems.<\/p><div id=\"antig-34823109\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:379\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:285\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through continuous learning, regional collaboration, and strategic investment, the Bank is helping to build a future where procurement delivers real impact.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2881331913\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"antig-3774531555\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CDB Increasing Investment in Procurement Professionals Across the Caribbean to Boost the Impact of Public Funding &nbsp;The&nbsp;Caribbean Development Bank&nbsp;(CDB, the Bank) is strengthening public procurement systems across the region through targeted capacity building and professionalisation initiatives. 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