GPPM 2025: A Gateway to International Procurement Exports
GPPM (Global Procurement Plaza Meeting) 2025 is a KOTRA-hosted export consultation event focused on international procurement. It creates direct opportunities for Korean companies to participate in procurement projects led by multilateral development banks (MDBs) and international organizations such as the UN, the World Bank, and ADB. The international procurement market exceeds $200 billion annually, yet Korean firms still account for less than 1% of participation, indicating substantial room for expansion.
The International Procurement Ecosystem
International procurement refers to the market in which UN agencies, MDBs, and other global institutions purchase goods and services for infrastructure, healthcare, education, and environmental projects in developing countries. Bangladesh is one of the largest recipients of MDB-backed projects, which creates a broad opening for Korean firms seeking to enter procurement channels linked to Bangladesh.
| Institution | Annual Procurement | Bangladesh Projects | Main Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Bank | $70B+ | $3B+/yr | Infrastructure, education, health |
| ADB | $35B+ | $2.5B+/yr | Energy, transport, urban development |
| UN Agencies | $20B+ | $500M+/yr | Health, food, refugee support |
| IDB/AfDB/AIIB | $50B+ | $1B+/yr | Infrastructure, industry, trade |
How the GPPM 2025 Program Is Structured
GPPM 2025 is organized as a four-stage program covering introductory seminars, institution-specific briefings, one-on-one consultations, and project matching. The structure is designed so that even companies with no previous procurement experience can build capability step by step and identify realistic entry points.
Procurement Opportunities in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of the largest beneficiaries of World Bank and ADB financing, with more than $5 billion in international procurement projects underway each year. Large-scale opportunities are concentrated in infrastructure, energy, transport, and urban development, all of which are sectors where Korean companies can compete on both quality and project execution.