Chapter 2 – Public procurement systems
In the Philippines, for example, the policy is to ‘promote the ideals of good governance’. Under the Government Procurement Reform Act, the system is governed by transparency, competitiveness through equal opportunity, efficiency through simplified and streamlined procedures, accountability, and public monitoring to ensure strict compliance with laws and regulations. In Kenya, the 2005 Public Procurement and Disposal Act declares these objectives: maximize economy and efficiency, promote competition and ensure competitors are treated fairly, promote integrity and fairness, increase transparency and accountability, increase public confidence, and facilitate the promotion of local industry and economic development. In India, the 2005 General Financial Rules state, ‘Every authority delegated with the financial powers of procuring goods in the public interest shall have the responsibility and accountability to bring efficiency, economy, transparency in matters relating to public procurement, and for fair and equitable treatment of suppliers and promotion of competition in public procurement.’ © shutterstock.com
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Empowering women through public PROCUREMENT