The firth batch of B2- Course (Procurement of works & Consultancy services) under Capacity Development and Professionalization (CDP) started physically at Khaptad Hall, Dikshya Sadan from September 20, 2021. The opening ceremony of the training program was attended by nominated officers from federal and province ministries; government and public agencies with all necessary precautions and safety guidelines issues by Government of Nepal.

In the opening ceremony, Senior Director of Studies, NASC and Head of Governance and Development Management Learning Group (GDMLG) Mr.Tulasi Sharan Sigdel was present as chief guest of the program, Mr. Sita Ram Kandel was representing ITC/ILO , Mr. Ghana Shyam Gautam, Consultant and Procurement Expert, were present in the opening ceremony along with NASC officials. The coordinators of the program Mr. Gobinda Bhandari and Mr. Ashutosh Neupane welcomed the participants and started the formal program where Mr.Bhandari highlighted sessions, durations and process adopted by the training programme..

Senior Director of Studies, Mr. Sigdel welcomed the participants of the programme and explained the mandate for NASC to provide the necessary training for the employees of the Government of Nepal and Public Enterprises. He expected that this B2 Training on Procurement of Works and Consultancy Services for KSAs Officials will able in improving spending of public resources with professional practice He also encouraged the participants to be more interactive to find out the possible solutions to problems and learn about various aspects of difficulties and a way out from the case discussions among the participants from various sector of public services.

The training program on the Procurement of Works & Consultancy Services for four Key Sector Agencies (KSA) officials is based on the “Training Needs” initiated by the PPMO and implemented by the International Training Center (ITC) of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Nepal Administrative Staff College.

The course is structured on 11 working-days agenda, where 3 sessions per day will be presented, till October 1, 2021.