Last year was momentous for the international procurement arena, as several of the major multilateral development banks (MDBs) -- including the World Bank and t

Introduction -- A historical overview of the MDBs and the history of public procurement regulation in the World Bank -- THe MDBs and International law -- The pr

The unanticipated spike in international food prices in 2007-08 hit many developing countries hard. International prices for food and other agricultural product

Contents: (1) Intro.; (2) Overview of Multilateral Develop. Banks (MDB): Historical Background: World Bank; Regional Develop. Banks; Operations: Financial Assis