Procurement Practices
One of the default principles of capacity development is “scan locally and globally; reinvent locally”. In many cases, the practices of one organisation or country can provide inspiration for, or be adapted for use in other organisations or countries. Procurement practices can be encapsulated in tools, guides, templates and case studies.
On this page you will find a range of resources specifically relating to Procurement Practices. It is possible to search by region and/or country by making a selection below.
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CIPS Australasia - Procurement Professional Periodical June 2010
Asia & the Pacific, Australasia
Articles and literature
This is a link to the CIPS Australasia online publication Procurement Professional (June 2010) which features articles and information on procurement related topics.
Uploaded: 2010-06-21 Download (external site)
Capacity4Dev - Making Technical Cooperation More Effective
Europe & the CIS, European Union
Relevant websites
This website is an essential tool in the EC’s effort to reform how it works with technical cooperation in support of capacity development, public sector reform and other themes. The site provides a forum for all commission staff, partner countries, other donors, academics and civil society representatives to share ideas and expertise.
Uploaded: 2010-06-21 Download (external site)
Public Procurement Authority E-Bulletin
Africa, Ghana
Articles and literature
The PPA e-bulletin contains important information and discussions on procurement issues in Ghana. It also has links to the latest information on Tendering Opportunities, Contracts Awarded, Pre-Qualification and Expression of Interest requests.
Uploaded: 2010-06-21 Download (external site)
Communicating the Value of Procurement to your Organization
Articles and literature
This Govpro article encourages procurement professionals to think about and determine what values they personally provide to their organisation, then to effectively communicating this value.
Uploaded: 2010-05-26 Download (external site)
Procurement Toolbox
Policy and strategy documents
This Toolbox is an on-line resource that captures emerging good practice to enhance corruption prevention and good management in public procurement in OECD and non-OECD countries.
Uploaded: 2010-05-26 Download (external site)
Procurement Capacity Development: Fields of Activity
Policy and strategy documents
This publication by GTZ starts by describing public procurement and capacity development and then goes on outline the main preconditions for sustainable reforms and the different advisory levels, the links with allied fields of activity and the issue of incorporating procurement reforms in a broader reform context.
Uploaded: 2010-05-12 Download
Promoting Skills Through Public Procurement
Europe & the CIS, United Kingdom
Policy and strategy documents
This Guide by the OGC (UK) illustrates the different approaches that procurers are encouraged to take in embedding skills and training requirements, depending on the stage of the procurement process. It uses case studies and examples to show how skills and apprenticeships can be legitimately promoted within the policy and legal framework governing public procurement.
Uploaded: 2010-05-05 Download (external site)
Infrastructure Procurement: Delivering Long-Term Value
Policy and strategy documents
This publication by the UK Government sets out the steps to be taken to secure value for money in procurement of significant assets and long-term service provision. It recognises the evolving needs of the public sector and changing approaches to complex procurement.
Uploaded: 2010-04-26 Download (external site)
Strengthening Health Systems Through Procurement
Policy and strategy documents
This publication by Path outlines their approach to strengthening health systems using procurement and the benefits that are to be gained.
Uploaded: 2010-04-14 Download (external site)
Tanzania Procurement Journal - October-December 2009
Africa, Tanzania
Articles and literature
This issue (Oct-Dec 2009) of the Tanzania Procurement Journal features PPRA events, procurement audit results, bidder information and professional papers.
Uploaded: 2010-04-09 Download (external site)
Directorate for Public Governance and Territorial Development
Relevant websites
This webpage of the OECD Public Governance and Territorial Development Directorate (GOV) focuses on Integrity in Public Procurement and offers a variety of resources linked to this subject.
Uploaded: 2010-04-09 Download (external site)
Capacity Development - A Key Development Priority
Asia & the Pacific, Asia and the Pacific
Relevant websites
This Asian Development Bank website, dedicated to Capacity Development, offers a range of links, resources and event updates.
Uploaded: 2010-03-30 Download (external site)
Govpro
Relevant websites
The GovPro Procurement Topics and Resources pages offer best practices and content related to aspects of the procurement professional's job. From strategic sourcing to the art of negotiating, GovPro features the latest information and how-to articles, reports, white papers and the latest news from the experts in the industry.
Uploaded: 2010-03-30 Download (external site)
PCDC Newsletter: Volume 3, January 2009
Articles and literature
This is the Procurement Capacity Development Centre (PCDC) newsletter, published in January 2009.
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PCDC Newsletter: Volume 4, February 2009
Articles and literature
This is the Procurement Capacity Development Centre (PCDC) newsletter, published in February 2009.
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PCDC Newsletter: Volume 5, March 2009
Articles and literature
This is the Procurement Capacity Development Centre (PCDC) newsletter, published in March 2009.
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PCDC Newsletter: Volume 6, May 2009
Articles and literature
This is the Procurement Capacity Development Centre (PCDC) newsletter, published in May 2009.
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PCDC Newsletter: Volume 8, August 2009
Articles and literature
This is the Procurement Capacity Development Centre (PCDC) newsletter, published in August 2009.
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PCDC Newsletter: Volume 7, June 2009
Articles and literature
This is the Procurement Capacity Development Centre (PCDC) newsletter, published in June 2009.
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PCDC Newsletter: Volume 9, October 2009
Articles and literature
This is the Procurement Capacity Development Centre (PCDC) newsletter, published in October 2009.
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