Ishtiak Siddique is a Lead Procurement Specialist of the World Bank based in Abuja, Nigeria. He is currently leading Nigeria-Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE). With extensive experience in the Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE), South Asia (SAR), and Western and Central Africa (AFW) regions, Ishtiak has successfully led policy dialogues, implemented innovative procurement solutions, and ensured fiduciary oversight for projects worth billions of dollars. Passionate about country procurement reforms leveraging disruptive technologies, Ishtiak has played a pivotal role in modernizing public procurement systems and improving public service delivery in various developing countries.