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Reforming a public procurement system is much more than passing a new law: it means assessing the existing system rigorously, choosing priorities, sequencing the changes, strengthening the institutions, professionalising buyers and measuring whether the results are delivered. In this advanced course you follow the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority of a fictitious country through a reform process. You will describe the components of a national system, apply the logic of the MAPS methodology for assessing public procurement systems, plan the reform with priorities, sequencing and risks, design an institutional strengthening programme, including electronic public procurement and review bodies, plan the professionalisation of public buyers and build a results framework. The international references (OECD, MAPS, UNCITRAL, WTO, World Bank) are used in general terms. Designed for public procurement policy makers and regulators. The course is delivered in Portuguese.

What you will learn

• Describe the components of a national public procurement system.
• Apply the logic of the MAPS methodology to the assessment of a public procurement system.
• Draw up a reform plan with priorities, sequencing and risks.
• Design an institutional capacity building programme.
• Plan the professionalisation of public buyers.
• Measure the results of a reform and ensure its continuity.

Modules

1. Public procurement systems and reforms88 min
2. Assessing a system with the MAPS methodology80 min
3. Planning the reform79 min
4. Strengthening institutional capacity78 min
5. Professionalising public buyers78 min
6. Measuring results and sustaining the reform77 min

Who it is for

Public procurement policy makers and regulators