Publications
The Procurement ClassRoom Book Series
Practical books on public and donor-funded procurement, written for practitioners, project staff, and public sector professionals. Based on nearly 30 years of hands-on experience working on World Bank and MCC-funded projects across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific.
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How This Book Series Is Structured
The Procurement ClassRoom Book Series is intentionally divided into two complementary categories:
- Core Framework Books – establish the conceptual structure and logic of public procurement
- Technical Guides – provide applied, task-oriented guidance for day-to-day practice
Each book can be read independently. Together, they form a coherent professional system aligned with international public procurement and donor-funded project frameworks.
Core Framework Books
These books provide the conceptual backbone of public procurement practice. They explain how the system fits together across the full procurement lifecycle.
Public Procurement: Principles, Categories and Methods
Role in the series: Core framework text
What this book does:
- Connects procurement principles to categories (goods, works, services)
- Explains procurement methods and selection logic
- Clarifies alignment between national systems and donor frameworks
- Provides structural clarity for compliant decision-making
Best suited for:
- Novices & students
- Practicing procurement officers
- Project procurement specialists
- Donor-funded project teams
Public Procurement and Contract Administration: A Brief Introduction
Role in the series: End-to-end framework overview
What this book does:
- Presents the full procurement cycle from requirement to contract close-out
- Explains evaluation, award, and contract administration
- Introduces performance monitoring and implementation risk
Best suited for:
- Novice and aspiring procurement practitioners
- Practitioners seeking lifecycle clarity
- Project implementation staff
Technical Guides for Practitioners
These books are technical guides, deliberately written to support execution, decision-making, and professional practice. They are practical, focused, and reference-oriented.
What Is Public Procurement?
Role in the series: Foundational guide
What this guide does:
- Explains what public procurement is, in plain language
- Clarifies stakeholders, objectives, and governance
- Distinguishes public, private, and donor-funded procurement
- Explores upcoming changes through digital, AI, and blockchain innovations
Best suited for:
- New entrants to procurement
- Project staff and non-procurement professionals
- Students and trainees
Essential Principles of Public Procurement
Role in the series: Principles-in-practice technical guide
What this guide does:
- Applies core procurement principles to real decisions
- Links principles to compliance, audit, and integrity risks
- Serves as a practical ethics and governance reference
Best suited for:
- Aspiring, novice, and early-career procurement professionals
- Excellent supplementary resource for professional qualification study
Procurement Planning Basics
Role in the series: Procurement planning technical guide
What this guide does:
- Treats procurement planning as a risk-reduction tool
- Covers needs assessment, market analysis, and scheduling
- Addresses budgeting, packaging, and implementation delays
Best suited for:
- Procurement planners
- Project managers
- Budget and AWPB teams
Frequently Asked Questions on Public Procurement
Role in the series: Desk reference technical guide
What this guide does:
- Provides practical answers in question-and-answer format
- Supports quick clarification on planning, bidding, evaluation, award, and contract administration
- Useful for onboarding and day-to-day practice
Best suited for:
- Practitioners needing fast, reliable reference
- Managers and project staff
- Bidders and stakeholders seeking clarity
Suggested Professional Reading Progression
While each book stands on its own, the following sequence reflects the intended professional logic:
- What Is Public Procurement? — orientation
- Essential Principles of Public Procurement — principles in practice
- Public Procurement: Principles, Categories and Methods — system structure
- Procurement Planning Basics — upstream risk control
- Public Procurement and Contract Administration — lifecycle overview
- Frequently Asked Questions on Public Procurement — reference throughout
About the Author
Jorge A. Lynch T. is an international procurement consultant, FCIPS Fellow, and author with nearly 30 years of experience in public and donor-funded procurement.
He has worked extensively on World Bank – and MCC-funded projects – and founded ProcurementClassRoom.com in 2013 to support practical capacity development for procurement professionals worldwide.