Public Procurement in Sub-Saharan Africa

At such a time where there is increased focus on public procurement failures and more national GDP across Sub-Saharan African nations being spent on procurement than ever before, in-house government contract and international sales executives need to keep up to date with the latest compliance risks and practical solutions available to comply with international procurement regulations, safeguard against fraud, corruption and bribery risks and remain competitive all at the same time.

C5's highly instructive forum on Public Procurement in Sub-Saharan Africa, provides a detailed roadmap for navigating the tendering process and increasing your chances of successfully securing and efficiently completing a contract. Unparalleled opportunities for lively and interactive discussion amongst procurement professionals about the latest regulatory compliance updates, assessment of key trends in public procurement across the region and key tips for efficient and cost effective procurement for both sides of the contract make this an unmissable event. Join our faculty of leading procurement experts across the Sub-Saharan continent in exploring possible solutions to such procurement issues as:

• How to comply with regional procurement legal frameworks including local content requirements: How they differ and how to structure bids accordingly
• How to detect and prevent opportunities for bribery and corruption including"related party" transactions
• Challenging a failed bid: Practical tips when considering making a bid protest
• Mitigating risks associated with forced partnerships with local companies
• The jurisdiction of multilateral development banks and consequences of failing to comply with their requirements
• Ensuring full payment is received upon completion of a contract and other post-contract issues
• Successfully establishing and fi nancing Public Private Partnerships whilst minimizing risks

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