How the World Bank Group Operates
mer (May–September), although dates may vary according to university schedules. Interns in this program receive a salary. 䡲 The Joint Japan–World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, which covers up to two years of study toward a master’s degree. Candidates must be nationals of a World Bank member country, must have been accepted at a university outside their country, must study in a field related to development, must be younger than 45, and must have at least two years of professional experience. The program is funded by the Japanese government but it does not require study in Japan. 䡲 The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, which is part of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public Affairs at Princeton University. This program provides a full tuition scholarship, a travel allowance, and a stipend for living expenses. The student must be a national of a World Bank member country and have at least seven years of professional experience. Candidates apply directly to the Master’s in Public Policy program at Princeton and indicate that they are applying for admission as a McNamara Fellow.
Procurement Opportunities in Projects Financed by IBRD and IDA Every year, investment projects financed by the World Bank generate billions of dollars in opportunities for suppliers of goods and services. Government agencies from the Bank’s borrowing countries are responsible for the purchase of goods and services to support these projects. Bank procedures have been established to ensure that procurement is conducted efficiently and in an open, competitive, and transparent manner. The procurement policies and procedures in Bank-financed projects are explained in “Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits” and “Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers,” which are available at http://www.worldbank.org/procure. On the same page, under the “Bidding / Consulting Opportunities” tab, the “Resource Guide to Consulting, Supply, and Contracting Opportunities in Projects Financed by the World Bank” provides detailed guidance on how to identify and track business opportunities.
Supplying Directly to the World Bank Group The Bank Group regularly seeks qualified vendors for assistance in running its operations in Washington, DC, and its offices around the world. Oppor-
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