Exclusive event for German companies

PROCUREMENT SEMINAR

ROME / BRINDISI | October 8-10, 2014

DEinternational Italia S.r.l. ist die Dienstleistungsgesellschaft der Deutsch- Italienischen Handelskammer (AHK Italien)

oing business with the United

Nations offers great potential.

In 2012, the UN organizations

procured for a total of USD 15,372

billion, which is representing an

increase of 7.7% compared to 2011.

There are 37 UN organizations,

each of those individually procures

goods and services for its

respective objectives and needs.

This seminar will focus on UN

Procurement in general and in

particular on the four procurement

organizations in Italy: FAO, WFP,

IFAD, and UNLB. Together these

four organizations procured for

approximately USD 2.6 billion in

2012, which equates to 17% of the

total procurement.

$ 15,372,000,000 Total procurement in 2012

The purpose of this seminar is to

give German companies guidance in

the bidding approach. Procurement

staff from each organization will

hold presentations. As a special

service, procurement officers will

be available for one-to-one

meetings during the event.

Additionally, there will be

presentations from German UN

suppliers sharing best practices. A

networking dinner will kick off the

seminar.

Please visit

http://www.ahk-italien.it/dienstleistungen/vn-beschaffungswesen/ for more information and registration

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) efforts achieving food security for everybody to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active and healthy lives. Areas of interest: Live Plant and Animal, Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services, Transportation, Building and Facility Construction, Telecommunications, Vehicles, Management and Business Services, Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment Procurement in 2012: $ 86.5 m

WFP (World Food Programme) is the food aid arm of the United Nations system and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security in regions affected by crises and disasters. Areas of interest: Food and Beverage, Transport & Freight Services, Logistics, Air Charter, Motor Vehicles, Structures and Building Equipment, Office & Building Maintenance, IT Services, Rental & Utilities, HR Services and Consultants, Security Services, Construction Procurement in 2012: $ 2484.0 m, approx. 16% of total procurement

IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries. Areas of interest: Computer supplies, Office supplies and Stationary, Printing equipment, Architectural and Engineering Services, Politics and Civic Affairs Services, Management and Business Professionals, Financial and Insurance Services, Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services, Education Services, Public Utilities Services, Safety Services, Editorial and Design Procurement in 2012: $ 45.6 m

UNLB (The United Nations Logistics Base in Brindisi) is base of the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot und provides also logistic support, telecommunications and training for all peacekeeping operations around the world. The local Procurement Section conducts purchasing actions to support the UN Peacekeeping Missions. Areas of interest: Air Conditioning, Audio Visual Equipment, Telecommunication Equipment, IT solutions and security, Container, Freight, Office supplies, Generators, Machineries, Petrol, Printing Procurement in 2012: No official information has been revealed

PROGRAMME

8 Rome 9 Rome 10 Brindisi 5.00 p.m. Get together 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. 8.30 a.m. Presentations 7.30 p.m. Networking Dinner Presentations* 2.00 p.m. Guided Tour *one-to-one meetings

Transfer to Brindisi

PRACTICAL INFORMATION Time and place The seminar will take place from October 8 to October 9, in Rome and on October 10, in Brindisi Please note that all presentations are in English.

Price Participation fee is EUR 330. Included in the price are participation in the seminar, meals and beverages as well as networking dinner. The travel expenses, as well as the accommodation costs in Rome and Brindisi are to be borne by each participant. Accommodation Participants have access to accommodations for a special price at Kolbe Hotel Rome. There will be a shuttle service from the hotel to the airport for the transfer to Brindisi. You will receive further information after your registration.

Registration Sign up online no later than September 15 to be guaranteed to receive one-to-one meetings with the UN Procurement Agents. For more detailed information and registration please visit www.ahk-italien.it

CONTACT

DEinternational Italia S.r.l. Via Fara 26 I-20124 Milano

Heidi Ehlers / Simona Bellotti Manager UN Procurement ehlers@deinternational.it bellotti@deinternational.it +39 02 39800910 +39 02 39800914