World Bank Procurement Roadshow in Germany 2026: Roundtable Discussion

📅 Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

🕒 Time: 10:00-12:00 CEST

📍 Location: Messe Munich, Room C61

🌐 Language: English

As part of the World Bank Procurement Roadshow in Germany 2026, German RETech Partnership e.V. is organizing a Roundtable Discussion during IFAT Munich 2026. The event brings together German companies, with a particular focus on small and medium‑sized enterprises, and representatives of the World Bank Group (WBG) for an in‑depth exchange on procurement processes, sector practices, and project opportunities in waste management and the circular economy.

The session is designed to provide practical guidance on engaging with WBG‑financed projects, combining institutional perspectives from the World Bank with insights from German companies experienced in project implementation.

What to expect

Insights from World Bank Group delegates
Sector‑relevant information, procurement procedures, and ongoing reform developments
Perspectives from German companies
Practical experiences from the implementation of WBG‑funded projects in waste management and the circular economy
Moderated discussion and Q&A
Open exchange to address questions related to procurement processes and market engagement

Panelists

Dr.-Ing. Jovana Husemann
Steering Global Business Development & Sustainability, NAUE Group
Dr.-Ing. Jovana Husemann leads NAUE Group’s global growth and sustainability strategy, with extensive experience in multinational, bank‑funded environmental infrastructure projects. She brings a unique combination of technical depth, strategic project development, and policy insight gained from delivering complex projects shaped by international financing frameworks.

Rafaela Craizer
Technical Director, BlackForest Solutions GmbH
A Solid Waste Management Specialist with over 15 years of experience across more than 40 countries, Rafaela has led World Bank–financed assignments covering the full waste management value chain — from landfill engineering and MBT design to circular economy and marine litter prevention. She offers deep technical insight into delivering high‑impact outputs under development partner funding.

Kenjiro Siburian
Tenders Manager, BlackForest Solutions GmbH
With more than seven years managing ODA‑funded tenders — particularly World Bank procurements — Kenjiro oversees end‑to‑end bid processes, from opportunity screening to proposal submission. His disciplined approach to tender intelligence and proposal management has secured multiple World Bank contracts across the Global South.

Dr. Stephan Löhle
Managing Director, cyclos GmbH
Dr. Löhle has led numerous World Bank‑supported projects across ASEAN, APEC, and East Asia, focusing on plastic policy, EPR frameworks, and single‑use plastic reduction. His work spans regional policy impact evaluations, coordinated SUP policy development, and practical guidebooks supporting implementation.

Nidhi Thakkar
Consultant, cyclos GmbH
Nidhi brings hands‑on experience with World Bank‑funded projects in ASEAN, contributing both to procurement processes and technical delivery. Her work supports policy impact evaluations and the ongoing development of regional guidance on phasing out single‑use plastics.

Ing. Nana Osei K. Mainoo
Founder & Principal Engineer, FIMA Africa | Correct Engineering Group
Ing. Nana Osei K. Mainoo has led critical solid and liquid waste infrastructure projects across Ghana, working in complex multi‑stakeholder environments. His experience bridges international best practices and local implementation realities in development‑financed sanitation and waste systems.

Target Group

The roundtable is aimed at:

German companies active in waste management and circular economy
SMEs interested in World Bank–financed projects
Professionals in business development, export, and project management
Stakeholders seeking deeper insight into international procurement frameworks

Objective

The event aims to strengthen awareness of World Bank Group procurement opportunities, highlight practical approaches within the waste management and circular economy sectors, and support German companies in strategically positioning themselves for international projects financed by the WBG.