{"product_id":"winning-mdbs-consulting-contracts-mastering-the-rei-stage-wb-afdb-adb-idb","title":"Winning MDBs Consulting Contracts: Mastering the REI Stage (WB, AfDB, ADB, IDB)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive - 28 April 2026, 12 pm CEST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis highly practical 60-minute session focuses on how to strategically approach consulting assignments financed by the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the Interamerican Development Bank concentrating on the Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe REI stage is often underestimated, yet it is decisive in determining whether a firm is shortlisted. In this technical session, the trainer will provide concrete, field-based guidance on how to structure a compelling expression of interest, and how to position past experience strategically.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Kulim Park'; color: #37445d; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis session is designed for consulting firms and individual experts seeking to increase their shortlisting rate and adopt a more structured, evaluation-driven approach to REIs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParticipants are invited to submit questions in advance of the training. This will allow the trainer to address specific challenges, clarify procedural doubts, and discuss concrete cases during the Q\u0026amp;A segment, including questions linked to participants’ previous bidding experiences.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Outcomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow REIs are assessed by executing agencies and MDB procurement specialists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to align references and project descriptions with the expected scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon strategic and drafting mistakes that lead to exclusion from shortlists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to differentiate your firm in highly competitive MDB consulting markets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow shortlisting practices differ in opportunities financed by different MDBs.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row ml-20 mt-10 mb-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-2 text--align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-10\"\u003e60 minutes split as follows:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-10\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 minutes of technical explanation with practical REI examples drawn from real MDB procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 minutes of interactive Q\u0026amp;A, including pre-submitted questions and discussion of participants’ specific past experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row ml-20 mt-10 mb-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-10\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row ml-20 mt-10 mb-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-2 text--align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-10\"\u003eAnotinietta Poduie\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row ml-20 mb-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-2 text--align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrainers Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-10\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonietta Poduie is a trainer and consultant with more than thirty years experience  in international public procurement  related to the opportunities financed by the Multilateral Development Bank, the UN and European Institutions.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer Vice-Presidente of International Development Business Consultants (IDBC) e International Procurement Consultants (IPC) in Washington, D.C. from 1989 until 2001, she lives in Italy providing consulting and training on procurement of goods, works and services to private clients, Chambers of Commerce and Industry Associations, NGOs, Financial Intitutions and emerging countries. She worked as an indipendent consultant and in a team in emerging countries in procurement and collaborated with Multilateral Organizations such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Assortis Training Academy (ASTAC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53874205851988,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/3013\/5380\/files\/ASTAC_noteaser.png?v=1757255650","url":"https:\/\/astac.assortis.com\/products\/winning-mdbs-consulting-contracts-mastering-the-rei-stage-wb-afdb-adb-idb","provider":"Assortis Training Academy (ASTAC)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}