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Report on the 10th East African Procurement Forum

Held at Kampala Serena International Conference Centre

1st – 3rd November, 2017

Report on the 10th East African Procurement Forum held at Serena International Conference Centre from 1st -3rd November 2017. | Web: www.eapf.ppda.go.ug

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List of Abbreviations AFIC - African Freedom of Information Centre BOU - Bank of Uganda COMESA - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa DG - Director General EAC - East African Community EAMU - East African Monetary Union EAPF - East African Procurement Forum e-GP - electronic-Government Procurement FINMAP - Financial Management and Accountability Programme GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit IG - Inspectorate of Government OAG - Office of the Auditor General PPDA - Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority PPOA - Public Procurement Oversight Authority PPRA - Public Procurement Regulatory Authority RPPA - Rwanda Public Procurement Authority WB - World Bank


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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... 5 1 FORUM PROCEEDINGS ............................................................................................... 8 DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER, 2017 ............................................................. 8

1.1 Session One: Opening Ceremony And Speeches ........................................................ 8 1.2 Welcome Remarks ....................................................................................................... 8 1.3 Opening Remarks ........................................................................................................ 9 1.4 Implementation Status of the Recommendations of the 9th East African

Procurement Forum (EAPF) held in Kigali-Rwanda in 2016. ................................. 10 2. SESSION TWO: ACHIEVING VALUE FOR MONEY: THROUGH TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION. ....................................................................................... 12

2.1 Realising Excellence In Public Procurement Through Technology Application ..... 12 2.2 Performance Beyond Compliance In Public Procurement: Is Technology a Magic

Bullet? ....................................................................................................................... 13 3. SESSION THREE: BENEFITS FROM TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT .................................................................................................. 15

3.1 E-GP Implementation – Procuring Large And Strategic Projects: A Case For Rwanda ..................................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Technological Innovations In Public Procurement: Efficiency And Effectiveness Issues ......................................................................................................................... 17

DAY TWO: THURSDAY 2nd NOVEMBER, 2017 .............................................................. 18 4. SESSION FOUR: TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ............................... 18

4.1 Leveraging Technology and Collaborating in the Fight against Corruption in Public Procurement ................................................................................................... 18

4.2 E-Government: Opportunities and Challenges in Auditor General’s Perspective as an Oversight Function ............................................................................................... 19

4.3 Open Contracting in Africa: Enhancing Disclosure and Citizens Participation in Public Contracting through Technology Application................................................ 20

5. SESSION V: TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ........................................ 22 5.1 Talent Management in Public Procurement – Good Outcomes require Good People:

Can Technology Close the Gap? ............................................................................... 22 6. SESSION VI: CROSS BORDER PROCUREMENTS ............................................... 22

6.1 Collaborative Cross Border Public Procurement: Opportunities and Challenges ..... 23 6.2 Promoting Local Suppliers Through Public Procurement and Application of

Information Technology ............................................................................................ 23 DAY THREE: FRIDAY 3RD NOVEMBER, 2017 ................................................................ 24 7. 15 YEARS OF THE EAC INTERGRATION: 10 YEARS OF EAPF INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND HARMONISATION ISSUES IN PUBLIC RPOCUREMENT .................................................................................................................. 24

7.1 Progress on the Harmonisation of Procurement Frameworks in the EAC Region ... 24 8. SESSION EIGHT: WAY FORWARD .......................................................................... 26

8.1 Key Resolutions of the Forum .................................................................................. 26 9. HOSTING OF THE 11TH EAPF .................................................................................... 27 10. CLOSING CEREMONY .............................................................................................. 27 ANNEX 1: STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2016 .................................................................................... 28 ANNEX 2: PROGRAMME .................................................................................................. 33 11. PROGRAMME FOR THE 10th EAST AFRICAN PROCUREMENT FORUM .... 33


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ANNEX 3: ............................................................................................................................... 37 12. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AT THE 10TH EAST AFRICAN PROCUREMENT FORUM .................................................................................................................................. 37

12.1 Delegates From Uganda ............................................................................................. 37 12.2 Delegates From Burundi ............................................................................................ 45 12.3 Delegates From Zambia ............................................................................................. 45 12.4 Delegates From Kenya ............................................................................................... 45 12.5 Delegates From Nigeria ............................................................................................. 46 12.6 Delegates From Malawi ............................................................................................. 46 12.7 Delegates From Rwanda ............................................................................................ 46 12.8 Delegates From Tanzania ........................................................................................... 46

LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Summary of Status of Implementation of the 15 resolutions of the 9th EAPF .......... 10 Table 2: Phases undertaken by Rwanda to develop e-procurement ......................................... 15 Table 3: Cost of the e-procurement projects in Rwanda .......................................................... 16 Table 4: Key Resolutions of the Forum ................................................................................... 26 Table 5: Status of Implementation of Previous Recommendations for 2016 .......................... 28


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction The 10th East African Procurement Forum (EAPF) was held from 1st to 3rd November 2017 at the Serena International Conference Centre. It was hosted by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), Uganda on the theme “Leveraging Technology for Improved Procurement Outcomes.” The objective of the annual forum was to increase interaction between different actors in public procurement in the East African Community and to give stakeholders an opportunity to communicate their concerns and efforts towards improving and harmonizing the public procurement landscape in the region. Several presentations/discussions were made and resolutions adopted centring on the theme of the forum in which delegates agreed to implement these resolutions with a view to ultimately improving the public sector procurement systems in the East African sub-region. The PPDA successfully hosted the 10th EAPF with financial assistance from the Government of Uganda, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), World Bank, the African Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC), Civil Aviation Authority, National Agricultural Advisory Services, the Bank of Uganda, National Social Security fund, Crown Agents, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd, and the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. Participants and attendance The forum was attended by delegates from the East African Community (EAC) region as well as from outside the region. Nine (9) countries were represented and these were Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia. This mix helped participants to benchmark on one another and share experiences. The list of participants is attached as Annex 3. Methodology The methodology applied by facilitators during the Forum included PowerPoint presentations, question and answer sessions and sharing of experiences from different countries. There were also back to back exhibitions on the theme of the Forum from over 20 institutions representing a myriad of public/private sector and the civil society organisations. Facilitators The facilitators for the Forum were drawn from practitioners, academia, Government, Development Partners and civil society organisations from the EAC Partner States, Malawi, Nigeria, the World Bank and the East African Community Secretariat. Resolutions Below were the key resolutions made at the 2017 EAPF:

a) The East African Community should issue report(s) on consultancies undertaken to address e-procurement, green procurement and harmonisation of the procurement curriculum in the East African Region.


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b) The East African Procurement Forum recommends to the East African Community Secretariat to expedite the approval of the harmonised East African Public Procurement Policy and Legislation through its structures in accordance with the provisions of the East African Common Market Protocol and the East African Monetary Union.

c) The EAC should facilitate research on “Collaborative Cross Border Public Procurement” intended to create an environment that encourages innovation, competitiveness and stimulate new businesses in the region.

d) Regulatory authorities should create a plat form/website for delegates to follow up on the status of implementation of forum resolutions.

e) Partner states should submit reports on the implementation of previous outstanding forum resolutions by end of June 2018 that shall be tabled in the next forum.

f) Partner states should support e-Government Procurement in their respective countries through the provision and prioritization of funding to these projects. The system should also be able to integrate with other existing e-government programs.

g) Regulatory authorities should develop mechanism or initiatives that increase transparency and fight against corruption in public procurement

h) Partner states without a legal framework on procurement professionalism should expedite the process.

i) Partner states should promote capacity building of local SMEs and special groups to participate in public procurement.

Feedback from the Forum

a) The forum provided a platform for enhancing accountability and transparency in government’s operations by improving institutional frameworks and building capacity of procurement staff to effectively conduct their mandates and functions according to best practices and standards.

b) The Forum also presented a platform for strengthening interfaces and enhancing knowledge transfer between the procurement regulatory agencies and other oversight institutions such as Offices of the Auditor General and Ombudsman, Directorate of Ethics and Integrity among other institutions.

c) The Forum provided the PPDA and her sister agencies in the country/region an avenue for skills and information sharing that are vital for the advancement of transparency and value for money in public contracting.

d) The Forum presentations will guide PPDA and key stakeholders on general policy issues for the enhancement of open contracting and citizen’s engagement in public contracting.

e) During the Forum, there were be presentations on how open contracting could be advanced in the context of information technology (i.e. the Government Procurement Portal and e-Procurement System). This way, the roles of various stakeholders (including the civil society organizations) were ably demonstrated which is a perfect avenue of promoting transparency and accountability in public procurement in future.

f) Through the Forum the regional delegates had the opportunity to share best practices on how technology is being harnessed to fight corruption while promoting transparency in public procurement.


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g) The Forum also took stock of its achievements over the last 10 years especially with respect to harmonization of public procurement frameworks and processes in the East African Community Partner States.

Lessons Learnt

i. For the future Forums timeframe for the implementation of resolutions should be defined in terms of short-term, medium-term and long-term to aid the assessment of the implementation status of the resolutions.

ii. In order to realise an effective and beneficial forum, the slots of delegates representing the civil society organisations and private sector be increased.

iii. There is need to develop an interactive website to share information and also introduce mid-term reviews to assess the status of implementation of the Resolutions starting with the 10th EAPF.

iv. Member states should make the funding of EAPF a priority. The East African community should make formal notifications to Ministries responsible for finance. More avenues for raising funds should also be explored. For example through sports forums.

v. There was need to conduct research on cross border procurement for evidence based policy interventions.

vi. There was also need to engage the politicians to champion procurement issues. vii. It was noted that little devotion and treatment was given to the disposal systems. In the

subsequent foras, this aspect should be covered since a lot of assets are currently lying idle and to waste.

viii. Kenya was viewed to be a front runner in innovations in procurement initiatives which the member states could benchmark in order to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the public procurement systems in the region.

Hosting the 11th East African Procurement Forum The forum resolved that the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) of Kenya will host the 11th edition of the East African Procurement Forum on a date and venue to be communicated. The PPDA Board of Directors and Management handed over the mantle to host the 11th EAPF to the Board and Management of PPRA. In summary, the 10th East African Procurement Forum was a success based of the feedback obtained from delegates.


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1 FORUM PROCEEDINGS

DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER, 2017

The EAPF was conducted for three days period, as per the program in Annex 1. The forum was attended by distinguished facilitators drawn from the East African Sub-region, World Bank, COMESA and Nigeria. The forum was attended by 320 delegates comprising of procurement practitioners, managers and civil society organisations from the East African countries, the World Bank, East African Community Secretariat and COMESA Secretariat, Nigeria, Zambia and Malawi. refer to Annex 2

1.1 SESSION ONE: OPENING CEREMONY AND SPEECHES Session Chair: Hon. Katali Loy, Member of Parliament – Republic of Uganda

1.2 WELCOME REMARKS

The Chairperson PPDA Board of Directors noted that as the East African Community was celebrating 15 years of deepening integration, the East African Procurement Forum was holding its 10th edition on a rotational basis amongst the EAC Partner States. Over the last 10 years, the Forum had achieved a lot but there were also emerging trends and challenges in public procurement that the region needed to address itself to. Some of these issues included contractor facilitated financing, sustainable public procurement, cross border/inter-state procurements, regional integration, and local content among others. At the EAC regional level, the forum created a platform that had enriched and guided the public procurement practices and policies in the member states. There was an ongoing process on harmonisation of the procurement frameworks, policies and standards within the context of the East African Monetary Union Protocol. When the harmonisation process is completed, this will go a long way to enhance economic integration process in the region. He explained that delegates were expected to come up with resolutions which shall be implemented in set timeframes by the respective public procurement regulatory bodies in the EAC Partner States. The delegates were also to be appraised of the implementation status of the resolutions made in the previous forum held in Kigali, Rwanda. He noted that governments in the East African sub-region should strengthen and reform the Public Financial Management Systems by adopting electronic-Government Procurement (e-GP) to provide a platform for increased transparency, accountability and improved efficiency in procurement. The current procurement process in the EAC region was largely manual and could be prone to

By Prof. Simeon Wanyama, the Chairman, Board of Directors of PPDA. The Chairman PPDA Board of Directors on behalf of Management and Staff welcomed all the distinguished delegated from the Partner States of the East African Community to the 10th East Africa Procurement Forum. Special mention was made to other guests from the countries outside the region including Zambia, Nigeria, and Malawi.


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manipulation and fraudulent actions which sometimes resulted in higher costs for Government. Therefore, technology was increasingly being identified as an essential element in accelerating the transition of the economies to an information society and thus contributing to the attainment of the Government objective of modernizing the public service through the development of innovative and efficient public procurement processes. The majority of the member states were at various stages of implementing a fully-fledged e–Government Procurement System and as such, it was an opportune occasion to discuss the theme. For Uganda, the Government was at advanced stages of acquiring an e-Government Procurement System which is to be implemented starting July 2018. The Government was thanked for placing public procurement at the heart of the Public Finance Management Reforms and for the continued support to the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority. Special recognition was given to partners in the Accountability Sector including the Ministry of Ethics and Integrity, the Inspectorate of Government and the Auditor General. Other partners and sponsors who played a major role in facilitating this Procurement Forum were recognised and these included the Ministry of Finance, GIZ-Uganda, the World Bank, Africa Freedom of Information Centre, Bank of Uganda, Civil Aviation Authority, National Agricultural Advisory Services, National Social Security Fund, the New Vision Group, and Crown Agents, among others. The PPDA Board Members, Management and the Organising Committee were also appreciated for organising the Forum.

1.3 OPENING REMARKS

The operationalisation of the EAC Single Customs Territory and the implementation of the provisions of the Common Market and the Monetary Union Protocols continue to facilitate cross border movement of people, trade and investment. Partner States have their respective regulatory frameworks and processes for investment, trade and procurement protection and management. With the widening and deepening EAC integration, cross border investments and public contracting, especially in infrastructure development, are bound to increase. He reported that there were a number of joint projects under implementation/consideration across the EAC borders. Therefore, there was need for answers from the delegates how the joint awards of these

By Hon.David Bahati, Minister of State for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on behalf of the Rt.Hon. Prime Minister Dr.Ruhakana Ruganda In his opening remarks the guest of honour noted that this is was the third time Uganda was hosting the East African Procurement Forum and congratulated the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority and Ugandans for this achievement.

He commended the public procurement regulators in the East African region for partnering to benchmark on the policies and strategies in order to achieve the highest standards for procurement practices in the member states. He informed delegates that the Government of Uganda was committed to the achievement of the East African Federation and the harmonization of policies in the region.


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public contracts can be done by contracting authorities from different Member States without encountering specific legal and operational challenges. The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State signed the East African Monetary Union (EAMU) Protocol on November 30, 2013 and one of the key ingredients in having a sustainable Monetary Union was to harmonize public financial management systems amongst the EAC Partner States and the EAMU Protocol has referred the provision of harmonization of public procurement policies. He reported that progress on the harmonization of public financial management standards in line with the EAMU Protocol where e-Government Procurement (e-GP) has been identified, among other areas, as one of the key policy areas requiring coordination and harmonization across the member states. Therefore, the conference theme, “Leveraging Technology for Improved Procurement Outcomes” was key to this forum. If technology can enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in the public procurement, it was believed that most of the strategic and high value procurements in the region shall only help to widen and deepen the integration process. He noted that there were serious challenges such as corruption, non-compliance with the procurement Act and Regulations, un-standardized procurement processes across Procuring and Disposal Entities, continuous delays in delivery of supplies and services and wastage of resources through uncompetitive and closed purchases continued to persist. The constant delays, high costs of delivery of projects and poor quality works required the forum to reflect on how to make the system fit for purpose. The public procurement regulatory bodies and oversight agencies were urged to work together alongside members of the public to curb the vice of corruption in the public procurement sector by using technology and other proactive measures. He further urged member states to create an enabling environment for technology application in the procurement process. This way, the political leadership would be happy if technology can enhance the participation of SMEs in government opportunities.

1.4 IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 9TH EAST AFRICAN PROCUREMENT FORUM (EAPF) HELD IN KIGALI-RWANDA IN 2016.

The 9th East African Procurement Forum was held in Kigali, Rwanda in November 2016 and the forum came up with 15 resolutions to be implemented by the Partner States. The four countries in the East African Region, with exception of Burundi, reported on the status of implementation and below was a summary for each country: Table 1: Summary of Status of Implementation of the 15 resolutions of the 9th EAPF

S/N Country Summary of status of implementation of the 15 resolutions 1. Uganda i. The country had implemented almost 70% of the 15 resolutions

and the remaining 25% that were not implemented were majorly delayed due to policy related issues. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Law was currently under review to address some of the areas that are yet to be implemented; and

ii. The PPDA had amended the Law to include preference and reservation schemes so as to promote local providers.


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2. Kenya Kenya ensured the following: i. Capacity building was now anchored in the Procurement Law of

Kenya; and ii. Amended the Kenya Procurement Law to cater for the resolutions

e.g. Promoting local content where 40% of contracts should go to citizens and foreign bidders were supposed to collaborate with local contractors.

3. Rwanda Rwanda had the following strategies: i. Was developing a Capacity Building Strategy for the period 2018-

2022; ii. The Rwanda Public Procurement Law was under review to

consider technological transfer; and iii. The Association of Procurement Professionals was established in

May 2016 where only registered procurement professional shall be allowed to practice, among others.

4. Tanzania i. The recent procurement legislation took into consideration the Capacity Building Strategy;

ii. PPRA was engaged in collaboration with professional bodies; and iii. Various guidelines had been developed to ensure the centralised

system was supported e.g. System for Procurement of Common Used items.

NOTE: Annex 2 has the details on each country. SESSION 1: DISCUSSIONS AND KEY ISSUES RAISED Issue 1: East African Community engaged consultants to come up with a harmonised public

procurement policies in the East African region. However, the member states have not received feedback on the status of the consultancy.

Response: The East African Community should provide a report on the consultancies undertaken

in the East African region to address e-procurement, green procurement and harmonisation of the procurement curriculum.

Issue 2: The Regulatory Bodies annually come up with Resolutions intended to improve the

manner in which business is conducted. However, the time-frame given was not sufficient to enable the bodies produce positive results.

Response: The EAPF should define the timeframe within which resolutions should be

implemented. There is need to develop an interactive website to share information and also introduce mid-term reviews to assess the status of implementation of the Resolutions.

Issue 3: The procurement lead time for some countries in the Region was still long which lead

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Response: Countries should benchmark with Kenya where procurement lead time has been

reduced capped to 30 days. Issue 4: There was limited participation of providers in the East African Procurement Forum

yet these are key partners in the procurement sector. Response: The participation of the private sector and civil society organisations in the East

African Procurement Forum should be increased by increasing the number of slots.

2. SESSION TWO: ACHIEVING VALUE FOR MONEY: THROUGH TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION.

Session Chair: Amb. Dr.Matern Lumbanga 2.1 REALISING EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT THROUGH

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION

In terms of leveraging technology for better procurement outcomes, Partner States were informed about the current state of affairs of the EGP development in each country as shown here below: S/N Description Burundi Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda 1. E-GP readiness/

Feasibility Assessment

X

2. E-GP Strategy X X X X 3. Procurement

Information Portal

4. E-GP Implementation Status

X E-Quotation, and e-Bidding (limited function)

End-to-End e-GP

Solution launched - July, 2016

End-to-End e-GP

Solution Supplier

Being selected

End-to-End e-GP

Solution at

contracting stage

5. E-GP Guidelines X X X

By Ms. Grace Nakuya Musoke Munanura, Senior Procurement Specialist, Public Integrity and Openness Uganda Country Office, World Bank The World Bank explained that annual public sector procurement budget accounted for about 20% - 30% of GDP in the EAC Member States. Almost 55-60% of annual budget was spent through public procurement. Therefore, the application of technology in Public Procurement Reform would enhance good governance, effectiveness and accelerated economic development


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6. Emerging Technologies

X X X X

Once fully implemented, e-procurement, the automated online procurement process, shall have the following direct benefits:

i. Transparency in processing and reduced cycle time, fostering accountability; ii. Confidentiality, integrity and authenticity of transactions;

iii. Common database and electronic trail - monitoring, reporting; iv. Reduced bid submission costs and the overall cost of doing business; and v. General cost saving, e.g. Kazakhstan reported savings of 20% from e-Quotation method;

Panama, - framework contract for fuel US$20m savings and transaction time for common goods from 56 to 3 days

Delegates were informed that if Partner States were to realise excellence in public procurement through technology application, three fundamental elements of change must be considered and these are the “people,” “processes” and “technology.” Therefore, consideration should be given to change driven by technology, that is, technology that transforms or displaces solutions and/or processes across the supply chain for significant results. Technological transformation enabled innovative solutions, new business and process models such as disruptive technologies that may include Block-chain, Robotics, Internet of things, Web Mail, Big data and Drones. It was observed by delegates that there was limited capacity in terms of reliable internet, low electricity coverage, lack of human resource to allow the leverage technology. Members recommended that Governments in the East African Region should prioritize e-procurement in their budgets and that Technological application should be kick-started using the existing technologies e.g. internet banking.

2.2 PERFORMANCE BEYOND COMPLIANCE IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: IS TECHNOLOGY A MAGIC BULLET?

He explained to delegates that compliance in public procurement entails conforming to the requirements of given laws, regulations, standard bidding documents and guidelines. Public procurement often focuses on process and procedures with no clear definition of procurement performance objectives which may lead to reduced accountability and possibly poor results. Focusing

By Mr. Benson Turamye, Ag. Executive Director, Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Assets Authority The presenter noted that high focus on compliance to the requirements of public procurement laws by Government Entities compromises the achievement of value for money of government projects, hence affecting full service delivery to the intended beneficiaries. Therefore, there should be a shift change from moving beyond compliance to performance in order to ensure that Government projects are cost effective.


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on compliance alone may negatively influence performance of the procurement function subsequently affecting service delivery. He gave further explanation that performance in public procurement assesses the outcomes of the procurement process with clear measurable outcomes to be able to define whether goods/services/works have been acquired within the right time, cost, quality and quantity for the successful accomplishment of projects/contracts. It has been noted that there was a high correlation between compliance and performance and a decrease in compliance had a high impact on performance. Focus on compliance alone may compromise the achievement of efficiency, cost effectiveness and value for money. Empirical evidence from procurement and disposal audits data collected over the past 2 years indicated that compliance had a positive statistical relationship with performance as indicated below: System Compliance Process Compliance Performance System Compliance 1 .721** .385** Process Compliance .721** 1 .382** Performance .385** .382** 1

** shows the significant relationships at 1% level of significance It was, therefore, presumed that the use of technology in public procurement shall enhance performance due to enhanced transparency, efficiency and reduction in costs of doing business with Government. In Uganda, electronic procurement is expected to be piloted in 2018 to replace the existing manual based system and will be piloted in 10 Entities. In conclusion, public procurement regulators remained pre-occupied with enforcing compliance to the regulatory framework but with the ever increasing demand for accountability from the general public, the regulators should use compliance to supplement performance so that service delivery is enhanced. Similarly, benefits from the use of technology will yield positive gains on both the fronts of compliance and performance and with increased application of technology in public procurement, the potential remains enormous. SESSION 2: DISCUSSIONS AND KEY ISSUES RAISED Issue 1: What is the cost of focusing on compliance versus performance without redesigning

the procurement Law? Response: The greatest abuse of the procurement law has been at evaluation. Therefore, Entities

should focus on improving compliance by assessing what is material and non-material during the evaluation of bids so as to ensure fairness and transparency.

Issue 2: Has PPDA put in place any mechanism of collaborating with other agencies like banks,

NITA (U), Uganda Revenue Authority? Response: The EGP system is to be integrated in other existing e-government systems such as

IFMIS, URA, NITA, URSB and all banks.


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Issue 3: To what extent are the providers prepared for the use of e-government procurement in

Uganda? Response: The Authority had meetings with providers through the Private Sector Foundation

intended to sensitise them on e-government procurement. However, there was still need for more sensitisation so as to bring everybody on board.

Issue 4: How is the country safe guarding against cybercrime during the implementation of e-

government procurement? Response: Mitigating cybercrime was part of the developers’ requirements. The developers of the

system were to ensure that the system was guard against cybercrime.

3. SESSION THREE: BENEFITS FROM TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Session Chair: Mr. Hussein Were

3.1 E-GP IMPLEMENTATION – PROCURING LARGE AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS: A CASE FOR RWANDA

Table 2: Phases undertaken by Rwanda to develop e-procurement

Preparatory phase (2008 – 2014)

• Study tours (South Korea, 2008 & 2016, Tunisia, 2014) • Feasibility study (Crown Agents - November 2013) • Joint venture to establish AOS – 2014 (as a strategy to strengthen ICT

capacity in Rwanda) • Part of NICI III (National Information and Communication

Technology Strategy and Plan), 2015 Development Phase (2014 – 2017)

• AOS hired through direct contracting after lengthy negotiations • Contract signed with MINECOFIN & AOS in December 2014 • Government project team set up to manage the project • System development for 14 months (May 2015 – June 2016)

Development Phase 2016- 2017

• Pilot Phase with 8 Entities for one FY (July 2016 – June 2017) 3 ministries, 3 parastatals and 2 districts

Development Phase June 2017

• General awareness –March 2017 –to-date • Users training and registration, April – June 2017 • General roll out from July 2017 to 131 Budget Entities

By Mr. Augustus Seminega, Director General, Rwanda Public Procurement Authority The aim of the E-GP System Project for Rwanda was to create an efficient and transparent procurement system for the government and the private sector. The Rwanda Public Procurement Authority went through a series of events to develop the E-GP system as shown here below:


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Table 3: Cost of the e-procurement projects in Rwanda

Item Amount (US $) System development cost (one off) 7,799,484 System Management (10 IT Engineers, 4 Procurement Specialists, 1 Public Relations Officer)

503,470

System maintenance first year of roll out 620,000 System maintenance cost expected to fall after first year of roll out On-going

The modules on the E-GP system include (i) Portal (ii) User Management (iii) E-Bidding (iv) E-Shopping mall* (v) E-Catalog (vi) e-Contract (vii) Disposal/e-Auction for obsolete items (viii) Audit & procurement monitoring. The E-GP system was integrated with IFMIS (budget); Rwanda Development Board (business registration); National Identification Agency (National ID), Rwanda Social Security Board, Rwanda Revenue Authority (Tender payment & tax clearance) and Banks & Insurance companies. The current benefits of the E-GP system in Rwanda were: 1. Cost savings through reduced paper based process for both suppliers and procuring entities; 2. Reduced movements for bidders ; 3. Increased authenticity of procurement documents through linkages; and 4. Increased compliance through automated controls. However, the country still had challenges in the implementation of E-GP and these included: 1. Change management: Entities using the simplest excuse as a reason to want to use the offline

system; 2. Managing expectations from both the Entities and bidders; and 3. Inadequate tender preparations was also an issue for suppliers at bid submission. Rwanda Public Procurement Authority cited 3 large projects where contractors were hired using the EGP system and these were:

1. Construction of 210.5km of paved road in a mountainous region; 2. Construction of the Kivu-Watt Methane Gas plant on Lake Kivu inaugurated on 16th May

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3.2 TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS ISSUES

The technological innovations at NSSF were meant to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public procurement system. By effectiveness of the procurement process, the Entity looked at the ability to consistently deliver results in line with the strategic objectives of the business or government. On the other hand, efficiency meant the ability for the procurement system to produce desired results without wastage. He explained that before the system was acquired, the Entity operated a manual system and the challenges were enormous. Procurement data was scattered, erratic and less analyzed; documents were backdated at the time of approval and it was hard to trace the source of delays; audits were very hectic due to massive use of hard copies; inaccurate reporting on both qualitatively and quantitatively; procurement budget monitoring was manual and complex; delays in the procurement process was common; shifting blames was the order of the day; end users could not track progress of their procurement requirements and PPDA ranked NSSF unsatisfactory in 2014 procurement audit report. Therefore, NSSF developed the procurement system so as to eliminate unnecessary delays, measure the time taken to take action and also allow delegation of authority by approvers in the system. The system further measured departmental performance, eased access to information for decision making and created online notifications to prompt action and escalation in case of delayed action. The key results have been reduced cycle time, procurement data utilization, eased reporting and reduces human errors, eased monitoring and risk management, reduced time wastage-turning around papers and increases staff productivity. It has also eased audit tracking and data retrieval, increased end user satisfaction and process visibility and transparency. In conclusion, technological innovations are catalysts to enhance procurement productivity. A well designed e-procurement solution should be able to promote efficiency, effectiveness and output. Digitalization requires developing new value propositions and the people we serve are desperately looking for delivery of improved services. SESSION 3: DISCUSSIONS AND KEY ISSUES RAISED Issue 1: Did the designing of the EGP system take into consideration the different procurement

methods, the different types of procurement (works, supplies and service) and the entire procurement cycle from planning to contract monitoring?

Response: The EGP system catered for all the procurement methods, types and the procurement

lifecycle. Contract management as well as auditing of the system was done online.

By Mr. Gerard Mugabi, Procurement Manager, National Social Security Fund The presenter informed delegates that National Social Security Fund (NSSF) was among those Entities who had automated their procurement process in anticipation of e-procurement system in Uganda and that the country was in the final stages of concluding the deal with the vendor for e-procurement.


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Issue 2: Was the eGP system developed to take charge of only the large and strategic

procurements? Response: The eGP system was developed to cater for all forms of procurements without any

exclusions. All procurements, whether large/strategic or small in nature are undertaken using the system.

Issue 3: Does the NSSF e-procurement system interact with the bidders/outsiders? Response: The NSSF e-procurement system was for managing the internal and external

customers within the Entity formulated with the intention of improving efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement function.

Issue 4: How does NSSF manage an e-procurement system that was not approved by the PPDA

and without a legislative framework? Response: The current system does not interface with the public. Therefore, it was not an e-

procurement system as intimated but formulated to improve internal flow of work.

DAY TWO: THURSDAY 2nd NOVEMBER, 2017

4. SESSION FOUR: TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Session Chair: Mr. Augustus Seminega, Director General, Rwanda Public Procurement Authority

4.1 LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY AND COLLABORATING IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Delegated were informed that the above scenario translated into spending of UGX 4.6 trillion by the Ministry of Works and Transport representing 21% of the total budget and Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development was allotted UGX 2.3 trillion, which is 7.9% of the budget. It is in these high spend Entities and areas that most money was lost to corruption in the public procurement. The most common forms of procurement corruption in Uganda included – violations of procurement procedures; the use of high-ranking officials to influence procurement decision making; collaboration within and outside government resulting in what is now referred to as “syndicate corruption.” This

By Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja, Inspector General of Government, Inspectorate of Government, Uganda Procurement of goods, services and works by government departments consumes a considerable part of government resources in most countries. In Uganda, about 40% (UGX11.45 trillion) of the total budget expenditure during the Financial Year 2017/2018 was allotted to development expenditure out of a total UGX 29 trillion.


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involves networks of strategically placed officials who collude to embezzle funds with impunity; bribery-induced violations of procurement procedures by government officials in collaboration with providers and conflict of interest was the biggest driver of corruption in procurement processes. Therefore, the introduction of digital technologies will go a long way to fight corruption in the public procurement function. The role of ICTs are two-fold:

i. Seeking to control and automate government processes, restrict discretion of officials and increase detection of corruption; and

ii. Using ICTs to get information on government in the public sphere that focuses on opening up the state and increasing the flow of information from government to citizens, making the actions of the state and its agents more visible to citizens, civil society and the private sector.

While many initiatives did not primarily and explicitly aim at addressing corruption challenges, there were many expected anti-corruption benefits associated with e-government and following were some of them: • Reduced information asymmetries between office holders and citizens, enabling the latter to

assert their rights without corruption interfering. • Limited the discretion of office holders, reducing their opportunities to extract bribes. • Streamlined and automated specific processes to reduce interactions between office holders and

citizens that can create opportunities for the development of corrupt networks. • Remove intermediaries that often facilitate bribery. • Reduced red-tape in public bureaucracies and thus remove potential entry points for corruption. • Increased the transparency of transactions with public officials, making them audit-able to deter

corrupt behaviour. • Receive feedback and reports from service users to regularly track satisfaction, identify

problems, report corruption and improve service quality. Governments was tasked to empower all levels of society by providing training to enable broad participation in e-government services, technology penetration, technology capabilities and access of government agencies, as well as social and technology readiness of citizens. Legal frameworks, organizational processes, leadership and campaign strategies may all be necessary complements of digital tools in order to secure effective change.

4.2 E-GOVERNMENT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN AUDITOR GENERAL’S PERSPECTIVE AS AN OVERSIGHT FUNCTION

By Robert Kamukama, Assistant Director Audit, Office of the Auditor General- Uganda The presenter noted that government, citizens and businesses were the three main stakeholders to benefit from e-governance. He further noted that the 4 pillars of e-governance included the processes, people, technology and resources. He highlighted some of the e-governance initiatives undertaken by the government which included URA e-tax, TREP, KCCA Revenue Management System, IFMS and several others. Among the benefits of e-governance was better service delivery to citizens, improved accountability and transparency in management of public resources. The presenter reported that OAG had already automated a number of activities through the use of IDEA and Teammate and trained staff to audit government systems like IFMS (MOFPED), ASCUDA (URA) and others.


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Despite the technological achievements so far, OAG experienced challenges related with limited access to internet especially in institutions located deep in rural areas (Sub counties, Schools etc.); high costs of training staff in skills to audit complex e-Government systems; e.g. IFMS, e-Tax; frequent purchase of new or the restructuring of existing ICT equipment and infrastructure and dependence on system developers who frequently make changes that render the existing ones obsolete in a very short time period were taken note of. He recommended that there was need for government to reap from IT and leap forward in terms as growth, there is need for continuous optimisation of service delivery, citizen participation, and governance by transforming internal and external relationships through technology, internet, and new media. During the discussion, participants wonders whether OAG can identify false payments made on the IFMS. Delegates were informed that the Office of the Auditor General had trained a team to permanently monitor payments on IFMS on a daily basis and report suspicious expenditure. The OAG is also in the process of acquiring a system that can assist in raising red flags in the course of payment.

4.3 OPEN CONTRACTING IN AFRICA: ENHANCING DISCLOSURE AND CITIZENS PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION

A team of presenters from Uganda, Nigeria and Malawi shared their experience on open contracting as detailed below: Ms. Ruth Kamara, Advocacy & Communication Officer, Kick Corruption Out of Uganda The presenter informed delegates that the Ugandan Government Procurement Portal was aligned to the Open Contracting Data Standard. The portal was developed with an intention of improving monitoring of performance in public procurement resulting into improved awareness of government projects by its citizens. A recommendation to member states to adopt Open Contracting Data Standard in aligning their procurement portals and integrating it in their legal framework as a mandatory requirement for proactive disclosure on public procurement information was made. Mr. Joe Ching’ani, Chairperson of Construction Sector Advisory Committee of Malawi Malawi ran a program under the umbrella organization of Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) to promote open contracting. Its aim was to promote & increase transparency and accountability in publicly financed infrastructure projects

The key features of CoST were assurance, disclosure and multi stakeholder group where assurance subjected contracts to technical scrutiny by a well-qualified and experienced expert and produce reports that are usable, simplified for any non-technical person to read and interpret. Such reports would be shared with stakeholders such as government, civil society organisations, media and private sector. Partner states were called upon to consider adopting Citizen Engagement in procurement and implementation matters


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Ms. Gift Omoidedia, Budeshi Programme Director, Public and Private Development Centre, Nigeria The presenter explained that Budeshi worked as a watch dog under the Public and Private Development Centre, a civil society organization whose role to promote increased citizens participation in governance in a way that supports improved integrity in public sector governance through monitoring and reporting on public finance expenditure. In a bid to make information around public contracts and the procurement process more coherent, Budeshi attempted to demonstrate the Open Contracting Data Standards (OCDS). The OCDS mapped all stages in the contracting process from conception to project delivery and created uniform standards that enabled links to be drawn. The presenter advised member states to adopt open contracting data standard in aligning their procurement portals and integrating their legal frameworks as a mandatory requirement to proactive disclosure on public procurement information. SESSION 4: DISCUSSIONS AND KEY ISSUES RAISED Issue 1: Putting into consideration that procurement has the biggest procurement expenditure

and the most area prone to corruption, does IGG employ procurement professionals to address procurement complainants?

Response: IGG has a collaboration with PPDA and does not handle any procurement related

cases. All procurement complaints are referred to PPDA for investigation. Issue 2: Why was it that about less than 20% of citizens were knowledgeable about

procurement yet this subject was crosscutting and affected all communities in addition to different people with different professional backgrounds being appointed as Accounting Officer to oversee procurement?

Response: Procurement should be incorporated in all aspects of the curriculum in the Schools

since this is crosscutting and affects all citizens of the country. Issue 3: Does the Office of Inspectorate of Government have programmes to educate children

about the dangers of corruption? Response: There is need to incorporate children in the anti-corruption campaigns in Uganda but

these have been left to other institutions like churches and homes. Issue 4: It is on record that culture is one of the instruments promoting corruption through

nepotism. How can this be dealt with? Response: The interface between poverty, culture and the prevailing systems of government have

contributed to an increase in corruption. Therefore, there was need to fight poverty putting into consideration that government was the biggest buyer and everyone wanted to supply government which bled nepotism, bribery and other forms of corruption.


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5. SESSION V: TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Session Chair: Ms. Lydia Ochieng-Obbo, PPDA Board Member

5.1 TALENT MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT – GOOD OUTCOMES REQUIRE GOOD PEOPLE: CAN TECHNOLOGY CLOSE THE GAP?

IBM/HCI Research, 2008 indicated that the context in which business was done was more complex and dynamic, thus the need for talent management, for example, there was increased automation. Other studies have also indicated that there was a demonstrated relationship between better talent and better business performance, hence increased source of value creation. Doing “more with less” was the new standard. Delegates were informed of the urgent need to revisit public sector procurement talent management if quality service delivery was to be attained. It was envisaged that Procuring Entities needed highly-motivated, flexible, diverse and skilled workforce in order to bring about procurement excellence Discussion by Prof. Sylvia Temu, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Tanzania According to the discussant, there was a paradigm shift from the conventional human resource process which used to be: “Is this person a good fit for this role?” to “is this person not only a good fit for this role, but also for the organization as a whole, and for future roles they may inhabit?” The discussant further explained that an optimal talent management technology system moves organizations beyond transactions. The right technology solution was flexible and scalable to allow full integration of: Performance management • Career development • Learning management • Succession planning • Job leveling. According to research (Tower Watson: Talent Management Technology; Why the Future is Now), the right talent management strategy created a competitive edge by allowing human resource to focus on business strategy/strategic objectives.

6. SESSION VI: CROSS BORDER PROCUREMENTS

Session Chair: Dr. Fred Muhumuza, Senior Consultant/Lecturer, Makerere University

By Mr. David Kiyingi, Ag. Commissioner, Procurement Policy Management Department, Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development The presenter explained that talent Management was the shifting of focus from ‘What can I get out of an employee?’ to ‘How do I engage and retain an employee so that they continue to stay for the long-term?’ In such circumstances, top performers were prepared for strategic and leadership positions.


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6.1 COLLABORATIVE CROSS BORDER PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

The above arrangement would facilitate a single market for East Africa aimed at creating opportunities for people and businesses; a central procurement body for aggregation of demands; standardization of procurement processes and cross border collaboration of regulatory bodies and procurement institutions. He noted the need for information exchange and collaborative procurement or pulled procurement. He explained that collaborative cross border procurement involved the creation of an environment within industry clusters that drives both collaborative and constructive competition to encourage innovation, competitiveness and to attract and stimulate new businesses in the region. The presenter highlighted a number of challenges that may affect cross border collaboration as ppolitical and institutional constraints; legal uncertainties, excessive aggregation for collaborative procurement versus negative impact on SMEs participation, ssize of the country and its economy, tension between centralization and devolution or empowerment and allocation of costs and benefits of centralization and cross border collaboration, among other. He concluded by stating that partner states should adopt the progressive approach where regulatory authorities should start with collaboration in information sharing and knowledge exchange before moving towards joint procurement activities and formulation of policies.

6.2 PROMOTING LOCAL SUPPLIERS THROUGH PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Delegates were further informed that Kenya had made strides towards supporting local industries and suppliers/contractors through the enactment of a conducive legal framework to guide implementation of the preference and reservations in the public procurement targeting disadvantaged groups such as the Youth, Women and Persons with Disability to enable them take full advantage.

By Dr. Laurent Shirima, Chief Executive Officer, PPRA-Tanzania The presenter informed delegates about the types of regional arrangements required to facilitate cross border public procurement as the Customs Union, Common Market, Free Trade Area, Monetary and Economic Union.

By Mr. Maurice Juma, Director General, PPRA-Kenya The presenter noted that in any given economy, the government was the single largest buyer and public procurement was a budget implementation tool used to achieve socio-economic development. Public procurement, therefore, was an important strategy to promote employment, local industries through targeted initiatives and overly economic growth and development.


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Kenya had also established of the Preferences & Reservations Secretariat under the National Treasury responsible for registration, prequalification and certification of the persons or categories of persons or groups; training and capacity building of the target groups; providing technical & advisory assistance to procuring entities in the implementation of the preferences and reservations and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the preferences and reservations under the procurement law However, most of the targeted groups did not have access to information on tender opportunities, had llimited access to financing; were affected by the ddemand for unnecessarily high technical and financial qualification levels/ requirements including access to credit lines and the high degree of risk aversion within the procuring entities. In respect to digital technological, some local suppliers were not exposed to the requirements of online procurement thus affecting their ability to respond to government tenders through the system. There was also inadequate capacity in use of technology by local suppliers and ttechnology inaccessibility due to connectivity challenges couple with uunreliable power supply and connectivity. He concluded by noting that enhancement of socio-economic development was anchored on uninterrupted application of information technology and more successful bidding opportunities for local suppliers who were largely Small and Medium Enterprises.

DAY THREE: FRIDAY 3RD NOVEMBER, 2017

7. 15 YEARS OF THE EAC INTERGRATION: 10 YEARS OF EAPF INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND HARMONISATION ISSUES IN PUBLIC RPOCUREMENT

Session Chair: Mr. Daniel Mugulusi, Under Secretary Ministry of East African Community Affairs

7.1 PROGRESS ON THE HARMONISATION OF PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORKS IN THE EAC REGION

Presentation by Mr. Richard Karamagi, Procurement Officer, EAC Secretariat Arusha: Mr. Richard Karamagi is the Procurement Officer at the East African Community Secretariat. He previously worked at the National Social Security Fund – Uganda in the procurement function.

The presenter noted that some of the key factors that continue to drive regional integration of the EAC partner states are procurement and investment. It not only results into the movement of capital across the region but can also allow for the movement of services, goods, workers and persons, and also foster the fulfillment of the right of entry and right of establishment, further contributing towards increased integration.


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He further noted that Article 35 of the CMP which provides that Partner States shall not discriminate against suppliers, products or services originating from other Partner States for purposes of achieving the benefits of free competition in the field of public procurement is being violated currently by Partner States. The presenter highlighted the provisions of the EAC Common Market Protocol concerning public procurement and the development and social linkages and examined the viability of leveraging procurement to meet development objectives. He emphasized the need for harmonization of the procurement frameworks and the progress and way forward will be shared by the presenter.

DISCUSSIONS AND KEY ISSUES RAISED Issue 1: There was less talk on Disposal of Public assets during the East African Procurement

forum Response: Next time Disposal should be included in the programme Issue 2: There was less talk on Disposal of Public assets during the East African Procurement

forum Response: Next time Disposal should be included in the programme Issue 3: There was inadequate funding for the East African Procurement forum Response: Member states should make the funding of EAPF a priority. The East African

community should make formal notifications to Ministries responsible for finance. More avenues for raising funds should be explored. For example through sports forums.

Issue 4: There was need for a strategic plan for the East African procurement forum Response: The East African procurement forum should draw a strategic plan and monitor its Implementation Issue 5: There was a conflict in the procurement legislations from the different East African Countries Response: Learning from the Kenyan experience there is need for legislative reforms. The procurement laws in the East African region should be harmonized Issue 6: The resolutions of the last procurement forum were not SMART


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Response: The East African procurement forum should set SMART timelines for the resolutions made

Issue 7: There was limited participation of the private sector in the East African procurement

forum Response: Governments should bring the private sector closer as partners in Public procurement Issue 8: There was limited research on cross boarder procurement Response: There was need to conduct research on cross boarder procurement. There was also need to engage the politicians to champion cross border trade.

8. SESSION EIGHT: WAY FORWARD

8.1 Key Resolutions of the Forum By all delegates The following key resolutions were made and adopted by members: Table 4: Key Resolutions of the Forum

S/N Resolutions Action Party Time frame 1. The East African Community should issue

report(s) on consultancies undertaken to address e-procurement, green procurement and harmonisation of the procurement curriculum in the East African Region.

EAC Secretariat November 2018

2. The East African Procurement Forum recommends to the East African Community Secretariat to expedite the approval of the harmonised East African Public Procurement Policy and Legislation through its structures in accordance with the provisions of the East African Common Market Protocol and the East African Monetary Union.


3. The EAC should facilitate research on “Collaborative Cross Border Public Procurement” intended to create an environment that encourages innovation, competitiveness and stimulate new businesses in the region.


4. Regulatory authorities should create a plat form/website for delegates to follow up on the status of implementation of forum resolutions.

Regulatory bodies January 2018

5. Partner states should submit reports on the implementation of previous outstanding forum resolutions by end of June 2018 that shall be tabled in the next forum.

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6. Partner states should support e-Government Procurement in their respective countries through the provision and prioritization of funding to these projects. The system should also be able to integrate with other existing e-government programs.

Regulatory bodies November 2018

7. Regulatory authorities should develop mechanism or initiatives that increase transparency and fight against corruption in public procurement


8. Partner states without a legal framework on procurement professionalism should expedite the process.


9. Partner states should promote capacity building of local SMEs and special groups to participate in public procurement.


10. Next host of the EAPF is Kenya. Regulatory bodies November 2018

9. HOSTING OF THE 11TH EAPF

It was unanimously agreed that the 7th session of the East African Procurement Forum shall be hosted by the Public Procurement Oversight Authority of the Government of Kenya.

10. CLOSING CEREMONY

The closing ceremony was presided over by Prof. Simeon Wanyama, Chairman, PPDA Board of Directors.


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ANNEX 1: STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2016

Table 5: Status of Implementation of Previous Recommendations for 2016

RWANDA PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY S/N RESOLUTIONS STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION 1. Partner states to put in place

strategies for capacity building and technology transfer for high value complex infrastructure contracts.

• RPPA have had Capacity building strategic plan 2012 -2016 which was published on RPPA website and implemented. Besides that there was a new Capacity building strategy being developed, which will cover the period of 2018 - 2022.

• As regard to technology transfer for high value complex infrastructure contracts, as this was not mandatory in Rwanda Public Procurement Law, this has been considered with in the new law, which is being reviewed by the Parliament.

2. Partner states to establish collaboration and partnership between statutory bodies and Associations of professionals.

• After the establishment of the Institute of Engineers of Rwanda (IER) and Rwanda Institute of Architects (RIA) in 2012, it has been mandatory for any Engineer and Architect to be member of the association to be able to participate in public procurement and RPPA has sent a circular thereof to all procuring entities.

• The Association of Procurement Professionals was established May 2016 and only registered procurement professional shall be allowed to practice.

3. Maintain the decentralized systems but develop guidelines to support the centralized systems where appropriate to be adopted in the next forum.

• Guidelines to support both Decentralised and centralised system are being developed at the same time consultations among the responsible stakeholders are on-going.

4. Partner states to harmonize professional training and accreditation for career development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to be recognized internationally.

• Professional training and accreditation is under harmonization.

5. Regulatory bodies in collaboration with key stakeholders to coordinate benchmarking, capacity building and research.

• RPPA in partnership with University of Rwanda and ITC/ILO, have already started the program of Masters in Public Procurement Management for Sustainable Development since 2011

6. Partner states to put in place a mechanism to reduce bureaucracy in procurement functions.

• In Rwanda the introduction and use of e-procurement system is seen as the best practice for reducing bureaucracy in procurement functions.


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7. Partner states to put in place a mechanism to promote innovation, creativity and professionalism in achieving procurement objectives.

• The use of E-procurement in Public procurement process has promoted creativity and innovation in both public and private sector.

• The establishment of Association of Procurement Professionals will also bring innovation, creativity and professionalism.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC ASSETS AUTHORITY, UGANDA S/N RESOLUTIONS STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION 1. To have a comparative and

consolidated implementation status of all previous resolutions by Partner states before 10th EAPF

• The compilation was still on-going. This was expected to be finalized after the Forum. However, it should be noted that 93 Resolutions were made since 2008, when the 1st edition of the Forum was held in Kampala.

• About 70% of these Resolutions have been implemented fully. A snapshot of the major recommendations implemented is included in the Forum booklet.

• The unimplemented Resolutions are majorly policy related or require joint participation of Partner States.

2. Partner states to put in place strategies for capacity building and technology transfer for high value complex infrastructure contracts.

• Government of Uganda was currently reviewing the procurement law with the proposals to cater for capacity building and technology transfer for complex contracts including those under Contracted Facilitated Financing.

• In March 2017, the Authority issued Reservation Guideline as a mechanism of increasing the input of local labour, goods and services in the procurement of public sector works, goods and services within the country. This Guideline also provides for sub-contracting to local companies as a way of building local capacity.

• In FY 2017/18, a study will be conducted on high value complex projects to increase efficiency and impact.

3. Partner states to establish collaboration and partnership between statutory bodies and Associations of professionals

• MOUs with CSOs: e.g. with AFIC in May 2017 to deepen citizenry appreciation of the role played by public procurement. Through the Open Data Contracting System Government of Uganda is working with African Freedom Information Centre (AFIC) to disclose public information on the key terms of major contracts to civil society organizations, media and the wider public.

• In January, 2017 with support by GIZ, an MOU was signed between Inspectorate of Government, Office of Auditor General and PPDA to foster collaboration and partnership.

4. Partner States to maintain the decentralized systems but develop guidelines to support the centralized systems where appropriate to be adopted in the next forum.

• Proposals for collaborative procurement is proposed in the on-going review of the PPDA legal framework which is expected to be completed in December 2017.

5. Partner states to maintain flexibility, innovative ideas and inherent practices respectively.

• This is one key activity in the Capacity Building Strategy recently approved by the Authority. The Authority will work closely with the member states to ensure the


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flexibility and innovative approaches are with the common approaches employed by the other Partner States.


• The IPPU Bill was currently before Cabinet. When passed, this will present a big opportunity for professional development in the procurement function. However, there exists collaboration among professional bodies in the region on training of professionals– Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); Institute of Procurement Professionals in Uganda; Procurement and Supplies Practitioners and Technicians Board of Tanzania.


• Same as above

8. Partner states to put in place a mechanism to reduce bureaucracy in procurement functions

• Government was currently reviewing the procurement legal framework with the aim to increase efficiency and effectiveness. It is expected that the review process will be completed in December 2017.

• With the implementation of eGP, it was hoped that bureaucracy shall be reduced in the procurement function. July 1, 2018 was the date when eGP will Go Live in 10 pilot Entities in Uganda.


• Not yet implemented.

10. Uganda shall host the tenth (10th) East African Public Procurement Forum (EAPF).

• This was delivered!

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATORY AUTHORITY, TANZANIA S/N RESOLUTIONS STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION

1. Partner states to put in place strategies for capacity building and technology transfer for high value complex infrastructure contracts.

• Tanzania had in place its capacity building strategies and the current procurement legislation has taken into consideration of this matter.

2. Partner states to establish collaboration and partnership between statutory bodies and Associations of professionals.

• PPRA engaged in collaboration with professional bodies and other statutory bodies for the purpose of increasing performance of each partner. A good example was collaboration with Procurement Supplies Professionals and Technician Board, Construction Sector Transparency Initiatives, National Audit Office and Internal Auditor General.

3. Maintain the decentralized systems but develop guidelines to support the centralized systems where appropriate to be adopted in the next forum.

• The Tanzania procurement legislation has maintained the decentralised system and various guidelines have been developed to ensure the centralised system is


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supported e.g. System for Procurement of Common Used items.

4. Partner states to maintain flexibility, innovative ideas and inherent practices respectively.

• Adopted


• Not implemented


• Not implemented at the level of EAC but PPRA (Tanzania) has collaborated with other Entities to coordinate the benchmarking and capacity building activities.

7. Partner states to put in place a mechanism to reduce bureaucracy in procurement functions.

• Implemented


• Implemented under procurement professional body

9. PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATORY AUTHORITY, Kenya 10 Partner states to put in place strategies

for capacity building and technology transfer for high value complex infrastructure contracts.

• Requirements for capacity building and technology transfer anchored in The Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015 (the Act).

11 Partner states to establish collaboration and partnership between statutory bodies and Associations of professionals.

The Authority has initiated collaborations with statutory bodies such as: • The Competition Authority of Kenya – Aimed at

ensuring fair competitive practices and value for money in the conduct of public procurement.

• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission – Focus

is on how the two institutions can collaborate in the fight against corruption in the public procurement sector.

• Partnership with UN Women and Council of

Governors – Training of SMEs/special category groups

• The Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development (MoTIHUD), Road Authorities, Kenya Institute of Highways & Building Technology and JICA under National Steering Working Committee of the Project for Strengthening of Capacity on Road Maintenance Management


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through Contracting- relevant manuals, standard tender documents developed; training conducted on Performance Based Contracting (PBC) both Masters’ Trainers, Trainers of Trainers Road Authority’s Officers and contractors.

12 Maintain the decentralized systems but develop guidelines to support the centralized systems where appropriate to be adopted in the next forum.

• Procurement under the current regime provides for decentralized procurement of goods, works and services; the procurement Regulations to be enacted to guide public entities accordingly.

13 Partner states to maintain flexibility, innovative ideas and inherent practices respectively.

• Adopted

14 Partner states to harmonize professional training and accreditation for career development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to be recognized internationally.

• Collaboration among professional bodies in the region on training of professionals exists– Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); Institute of Procurement Professionals in Uganda; Procurement and Supplies Practitioners and Technicians Board of Tanzania

15 Regulatory bodies in collaboration with key stakeholders to coordinate benchmarking, capacity building and research.

• PPRA developed & rolled out a capacity building strategy

• Existing collaborations between PPRA, KISM, National Treasury, UN-Women, UNOPS, Council of Governors, International Trade Center among other agencies to deliver capacity building interventions to professionals

• PPRA is developing/formulating a research strategy to guide its research activities/programmes

16 Partner states to put in place a mechanism to reduce bureaucracy in procurement functions.

• Implemented

17 Partner states to put in place a mechanism to promote innovation, creativity and professionalism in achieving procurement objectives.

• Implemented under procurement professional body


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ANNEX 2: PROGRAMME

11 PROGRAMME FOR THE 10th EAST AFRICAN PROCUREMENT FORUM

DAY 1: Wednesday, 1st November 2017 Time Activity Presenter Chairperson 8.00 – 9.00am Registration Secretariat

SESSION I: OPENING SESSION

Prayer 9.00-9.05: Anthems (Uganda and EAC)

9.00 a.m. Prayer Mr. Benson Turamye 9.05 – 9.15am Welcome Remarks Prof. Simeon Wanyama

Board Chairman, PPDA Hon. Rev. Fr. Simon Lokodo. Minister of State, Office of the President (Ethics and Integrity)

9.15 – 9.30a.m. Official Opening Remarks Hon. David Bahati Minister of State for Planning, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Republic of Uganda

9.50 – 10.00am Group Photo Session and Press Conference with the Media

With Guest of Honour Master of Ceremonies

10.00– 10.40am

Implementation Status of the Recommendations of the 9th East African Procurement Forum (EAPF) Held in Kigali-Rwanda in 2016

1. Uganda 2. Kenya 3. Rwanda 4. Tanzania 5. EAC

Mr. Hussein Were

10.40 – 11.10am

Plenary Discussion Delegates

11.10 – 11.40am

Tea/Coffee Break: Networking & Refreshment

All

SESSION II: ACHIEVING VALUE FOR MONEY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION 11.40 – 12.00pm

Realising Excellence in Public Procurement through Technology Application

Ms. Grace Nakuya Musoke Munanura, Senior Procurement Specialist Public Integrity and Openness Uganda Country Office, World Bank

12.00 – 12.20pm

Performance Beyond Compliance in Public Procurement: Is Technology a Magic Bullet?

Mr. Benson Turamye, Ag. Executive Director, Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Assets Authority

12.20 – 1.00pm Plenary Discussion All


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1.30 – 2.30pm Networking Lunch Break

SESSION III: BENEFITS FROM TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

2.00 – 2.20pm eGP Implementation – Procuring Large and Strategic Projects: a case for Rwanda

Presenter: Mr. Augustus Seminega DG – RPPA, Rwanda

Amb. Dr. Matern Lumbanga Chairman, Board of Directors PPRA Tanzania

2.20 – 3.00pm Technological Innovations in Public Procurement: Efficiency and Effectiveness Issues

Presenter: Gerard Mugabi, Procurement Manager, National Social Security Fund Discussant: Mr. Maurice Juma, Director General, PPRA, Kenya

3.00 – 4.00pm Plenary Discussion All 4.30 – 6.30pm Networking Cocktail All

DAY 2: Thursday, 2nd November 2017 Time Activity Presenter Chairperson 8.30 – 9.00am Arrival and Registration Secretariat

SESSION IV: TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

9.00 – 9.20am Recap of previous day’s proceedings

Master of Ceremonies Mr. Augustus Seminega DG – RPPA, Rwanda 9.20 – 9.40am Leveraging Technology and

Collaborating in the Fight against Corruption in Public Procurement

Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja, Inspector General of Government, Inspectorate of Government, Uganda

9.40 – 10.00am e-Governance: Opportunities and Challenges in Auditor General’s Perspectives as oversight function

Mr. Robert Kamukama Assistant Director of Audit, Office of Auditor General - Uganda

10.00 -11.00am Open Contracting in Africa: enhancing disclosure and citizen participation in public contracting through Technology Application

Ms. Ruth Namara, Advocacy & Communication Officer, Kick Corruption Out of Uganda

Open Contracting in Africa: enhancing disclosure and citizen participation in public contracting through Technology Application

Mr. Joe Ching’ani Chairperson of Construction Sector Advisory Committee of Malawi

Open Contracting in Africa: enhancing disclosure and citizen

Ms. Gift Omoidedia, Budeshi Programme


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participation in public contracting through Technology Application

Director, Public and Private Development Centre, Nigeria

11.00 – 11.30am

Plenary Discussion All

11.30 – 11.50am

Tea/Coffee Break: Networking & Refreshment

All

SESSION V: TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

11.50 – 12.10am

Talent Management in Public Procurement – Good Outcomes require Good People: Can Technology Close the Gap?

Presenter: Mr. David Kiyingi, Ag. Commissioner, Procurement Policy Management Department, Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development

Chair: Mrs. Lydia Ochieng Obbo, Board Member, PPDA Board of Directors

12.10 – 12.20pm

Discussant: Mr. Winston Manzi, Principal Procurement Specialist, Crown Agents -UK Discussant: Prof. Sylvia Temu, Board Member, PPRA Board of Directors

12.20 – 1.00pm Plenary Discussion All 1.00 – 2.00pm Networking Lunch Break

SESSION VI: CROSS BORDER PROCUREMENTS

2.00 – 2.20pm Collaborative and Cross Border

Public Procurement: Opportunities and Challenges in Service Delivery

Presenter: Dr. Laurent Shirima, CEO PPRA, Tanzania

Session Chair: Dr. Fred Muhumuza, Senior Consultant/Lecturer Makerere University Discussant

Discussant: Prof. Benon Basheka – Vice Chancellor - UTAMU

2.20 – 3.00pm Promoting Local Suppliers Through Public Procurement and Application of Technology

Presenter: Mr. Maurice J.O. Juma, DG PPRA, Kenya Discussant: Executive Director National Information Authority of Uganda Discussant Mr. Augustus Seminega DG - RPPA, Rwanda


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3.00 – 4.00pm Plenary Discussion All 5.00 – 6.00p.m Football Match: Host Vs All

other Delegates Mr. Muhammed

Ssegonga 6.00 – 8.00pm Gala Dinner/Cultural

Evening Guest of Honour: Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja, Inspector General of Government, Inspectorate of Government, Uganda

DAY 3: Friday, 3rd November 2017 Time Activity Presenter Chairperson

SESSION VII: 15 YEARS OF THE EAC INTEGRATION: 10 YEARS OF EAPF -

INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND HARMONISATION ISSUES IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

8.30 – 9.00am Registration of Delegates Secretariat Mugulusi Daniel Under-Secretary, Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA) – Uganda

9.00 – 9.20am Recap on Previous Day Proceedings

Master of Ceremonies

9.20 – 9.40am Progress on the Harmonisation of Procurement Frameworks in the EAC Region

Mr. Richard Karamagi, Procurement Officer, EAC Secretariat

9.40 – 10.10am Plenary Discussion All 10.10 – 10.40am Networking Tea/Coffee

Break

SESSION VIII: WAY FORWARD

10.40 – 11.40am Presentation and Adoption of

Resolutions of the 10th EAPF Rapporteur/Secretariat

Chair: Mrs. Lydia Ochieng Obbo, Board Member, PPDA Board of Directors

11.40 – 12.45pm Closing Ceremony Designation of the Country Hosting 11th Forum, 2018 and Handing over the Mantle Guest of Honour: Prof. Simeon Wanyama, Chairman, PPDA Board

Anthems (EAC and Uganda) 12.45 – 2.00pm Networking Lunch Break All

END OF FORUM/DEPARTURE AT LEISURE

All Delegates


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ANNEX 3: 12 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AT THE 10TH EAST AFRICAN PROCUREMENT FORUM

SN NAME COUNTRY ORGANIZATION EMAIL

12.1 DELEGATES FROM UGANDA

1. Prof. Simeon Wanyama Uganda PPDA [email protected] 2. Mr. Godfrey Ssemugooma Uganda PPDA [email protected] 3. Ms. Lydia Ochieng-Obbo Uganda PPDA 4. Hon. Xavier Akampurira Kyooma Uganda PPDA [email protected] 5. Mr. Joseph Matsiko Uganda PPDA [email protected] 6. Mr. Anthony Okwenye

Uganda PPDA [email protected]

7. Ms. Sarah Lubega Uganda PPDA [email protected]

8. Mr. Edgar Agaba Uganda PPDA [email protected] 9. Mr. Benson Turamye Uganda PPDA [email protected] 10. Mr. Julius Mwesigye Uganda PPDA [email protected] 11. Mr. Aloysious Byaruhanga Uganda PPDA [email protected] 12. Mr. Moses Ojambo Uganda PPDA [email protected] 13. Mr. Uthman Segawa Uganda PPDA [email protected] 14. Mr. Bradford Ochieng Uganda PPDA [email protected] 15. Mr. Agnes A. Ojiambo Uganda PPDA [email protected] 16. Mr. Lydia Kwesiga Uganda PPDA [email protected] 17. Mr. Aaron Kakongyi Uganda PPDA [email protected] 18. Mr. Ali Banamwita Uganda PPDA [email protected] 19. Ms. Akiror Mary Uganda PPDA [email protected] 20. Mr. Bakirese John Billbest Uganda PPDA [email protected] 21. Mr. Businge Simon Uganda PPDA [email protected] 22. Ms. Brenda Atuhairwe Uganda PPDA [email protected] 23. Ms. Masagazi N. Sophia Uganda PPDA [email protected] 24. Mr. Muhumuza Edwin Uganda PPDA [email protected] 25. Ms. Nabbengo Luutu Diana Uganda PPDA [email protected] 26. Mr. Ndawula Asaph Uganda PPDA [email protected] 27. Mr. Andrew Hyeroba Uganda PPDA [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]
























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28. Mr. Bravo Bagyenzi Uganda PPDA [email protected] 29. Mr. Tumuhairwe Ronald Uganda PPDA [email protected] 30. Mr. Dan Atuhaire Uganda PPDA [email protected] 31. Ms. Eron Namusoke Uganda PPDA [email protected] 32. Mr. Martin Waiswa Uganda PPDA [email protected] 33. Mr. Kakembo Patrick Uganda PPDA [email protected] 34. Ms. Faith Mbabazi Uganda PPDA [email protected] 35. Mr. Andrew Mulindwa Uganda PPDA [email protected] 36. Mr. Richard Kalule Uganda PPDA [email protected] 37. Mr. Hassan Tugume Uganda PPDA [email protected] 38. Ms. Carolyn Nakidde Uganda PPDA [email protected] 39. Ms. Mwesigwa Hilda Uganda PPDA [email protected] 40. Ms. Mugisa Jimmy Uganda PPDA [email protected] 41. Ms. Kirabo Sylvia Uganda PPDA [email protected] 42. Ms. John Kallemera Uganda PPDA [email protected] 43. Ms. Richard Obasoni Uganda PPDA [email protected] 44. Ms. Winny N. Akullo Uganda PPDA [email protected] 45. Ms. Geraldine Kawere Uganda PPDA [email protected] 46. Ms. Rebecca Namayanja Uganda PPDA [email protected] 47. Mr. Stephen Malisi Uganda PPDA [email protected] 48. Mr. Morphat Andruale Uganda PPDA [email protected] 49. Ms. Nazziwa Annette Uganda PPDA [email protected] 50. Ms. Suzan Basheija Uganda PPDA [email protected] 51. Ms. Kande Sabiiti Uganda PPDA [email protected] 52. Mr. Richard Turyatunga Uganda PPDA [email protected] 53. Mr. Stephen Busulwa Uganda PPDA [email protected] 54. Ms. Jennipher Kaggwa Uganda PPDA [email protected] 55. Mr. Sam Bugembe Uganda PPDA [email protected] 56. Ms. Anna Senyonjo Uganda PPDA [email protected] 57. Mr. John Ndyanabo Uganda PPDA [email protected] 58. Ahmed Busobozi Uganda PPDA [email protected] 59. Faith Nalukwago Uganda PPDA [email protected] 60. Rose Nalukwago Uganda PPDA [email protected] 61. Ronah Kemigisa Uganda PPDA [email protected] 62. Ruth Nabayego Uganda PPDA [email protected]





































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63. Patience Turyatemba Uganda PPDA [email protected] 64. Charity Nyamungu Uganda PPDA [email protected] 65. Miroslav Alilovic Uganda PPDA [email protected] 66. Ms. Florence Nakyeyune Uganda PPDA [email protected] 67. Ms. Eva Namuddu Uganda PPDA [email protected] 68. Ms. Claire Asiimwe Uganda PPDA [email protected] 69. Ms. Susan Akankwasa Uganda PPDA [email protected] 70. Ms. Bridget Kwesigabo Uganda PPDA [email protected] 71. Mr. David Matovu Uganda PPDA [email protected] 72. Ms. Olive Zaale Otete Uganda PPDA Tribunal [email protected] 73. Mr. David Kabateraine Uganda PPDA Tribunal [email protected] 74. Arch. Joel Kateregga Uganda PPDA Tribunal [email protected] 75. Mr. Abraham Nkata Uganda PPDA Tribunal [email protected] 76. Mr. Amos Kwizera Uganda PPDA Tribunal [email protected] 77. Ms. Pelly Mugasi Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 78. Ms. Mary Katarikawe Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 79. Ms. Christine Alupo Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 80. Ms. Gloria Wakooba Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 81. Ms. Deborah Mugabi Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 82. Ms. Clare Nakawesi Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 83. Ms. Roselyn Kohairwe Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 84. Mr. Ellis Ralph Akorabirungi Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 85. Ms. Sharon Kyolaba Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 86. Mr. Joseph Mutaka Uganda Bank of Uganda [email protected] 87. Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja Uganda IG 88. Mrs Rose Kafeero Uganda IG [email protected] 89. Ms. Munira Ali Uganda IG [email protected] 90. Mr. Farouk Kayondo Uganda IG [email protected] 91. Ms. Christine Iga Uganda IG [email protected] 92. Mr. Peter Kahiigi Uganda NITA [email protected] 93. Mr. Alfred Mungungeo NITA [email protected] 94. Mr. Robert Muwanga Coordinator,

RCIP NITA [email protected]

95. Mr. Mathias Karungi Uganda NITA [email protected]



























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96. Ms. Geraldine Mugumya Uganda NITA [email protected] 97. Mr. Joshua Akandwanaho Uganda NITA [email protected] 98. Mr. Osbert osaman Uganda NITA [email protected] 99. Mr. Peter Otandeka Uganda NITA [email protected] 100. Ms. Rhona Kyomuhendo Uganda NSSF [email protected] 101. Mr. Gerald Mugabi Uganda NSSF [email protected] 102. Ms. Kamukama Fionah Uganda NSSF [email protected] 103. Ms. Hope Balindi Uganda NSSF [email protected] 104. Ms. Nabulime C Uganda NSSF [email protected] 105. Ms. Bridget Banyanga Uganda NSSF bbanyanga@[email protected] 106. Ms. Claire Ichuma Uganda NSSF [email protected] 107. Ms. Baryahabwa F Uganda NSSF [email protected] 108. Ms. Claire Mugerwa Uganda NSSF [email protected] 109. Mr. Francis Masuba Uganda OAG [email protected] 110. Ms. Keto Nyapendi Uganda OAG [email protected] 111. Mr. Stephen Kateregga Uganda OAG [email protected] 112. Mr. Hans Twinomugisha Uganda OAG [email protected] 113. Ms. Gloria Nakibuuka Namugera Uganda OAG [email protected] 114. Mr. Kamukama Robert Uganda OAG [email protected] 115. Mr. Tumusiime J B Uganda OAG [email protected] 116. Mr. Mamtaz Ismail Uganda OAG [email protected] 117. Mr. Wasswa Tonny Uganda OAG [email protected] 118. Mr. Judas Natamba Uganda OAG [email protected] 119. Mr. Lawrence Semakula Uganda MFPED [email protected] 120. Mr. Kenneth Mugambe Uganda MFPED [email protected] 121. Mr. Johnson Mutesigensi Uganda MFPED [email protected] 122. Mr. Patrick Kagaba Uganda MFPED [email protected] 123. Mr. Paul Ankunda Uganda MFPED [email protected] 124. Ms. Josephine Apajo Uganda MFPED [email protected] 125. Mr. David Kiyingi Uganda MFPED [email protected] 126. Ms. Bagaya Jackline Uganda MFPED [email protected] 127. Mr. Paulo Kyama Uganda MFPED [email protected] 128. Mr. Mohammed Segonga Uganda MFPED [email protected] 129. Mr. Alfred Lapyem Uganda MFPED [email protected]







mailto:bbanyanga@[email protected]

























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130. Mr. Simon Nabyama Uganda MFPED [email protected] 131. Ms. Immaculate Asiimwe Uganda MFPED [email protected] 132. Mr. John Fred Nanyumba Uganda MFPED [email protected] 133. Hon. Amos Lugoolobi Uganda Parliament of Uganda [email protected] 134. Hon. Loy Katali Uganda Parliament of Uganda [email protected] 135. Mr. Arthur Semalulu Uganda NAADS [email protected] 136. Ms. Esereda Bakisula Uganda NAADS [email protected] 137. Mr. Baguma Bejamin Uganda NAADS [email protected] 138. Ms. Atai Esther Uganda NAADS [email protected] 139. Ms. Eunice E. Katto Uganda NAADS [email protected] 140. Nahiya Namugula Uganda NAADS [email protected] 141. Ms. Doreen Akatuhwera Uganda KCCA [email protected] 142. Ms. Annette Phiona Uganda KCCA [email protected] 143. Ms. Anne Lwanga Uganda KCCA [email protected] 144. Ms. Gloria Nyiramugisha Uganda KCCA [email protected] 145. Ms. Ronald Emeru Uganda KCCA [email protected] 146. Ms. Jemimah Kyazze Uganda KCCA [email protected] 147. Ms. Lynn Bwisa Uganda KCCA [email protected] 148. Mr. Haroon Kakembo Uganda KCCA [email protected] 149. Mr. Henry Lutimba Uganda Ministry of Health [email protected] 150. Mr. Andrew Aribariho Uganda Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development [email protected] 151. Ms. Dorothy Birabwa Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports-HPDU [email protected] 152. Mr. Joseph Ssembatya Uganda Ministry of East Africa Community Affairs [email protected] 153. Mr. Godfrey Erukwaine Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport [email protected] 154. Mr. C. Gashirabake Uganda Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs [email protected] 155. Mr. Frank Mugisha Uganda Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs [email protected] 156. Mr. Francis Nakomolo Ojambo Uganda Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs [email protected] 157. Mr. Milton Byamuba Uganda Ministry of Public Service [email protected] 158. Mr. Julius Kitiinisa Uganda Ministry of ICT and National Guidance [email protected] 159. Mr. Godfrey Matovu Uganda Civil Aviation Authority [email protected] 160. Mr. Isaac Kyaligonza Uganda Uganda Police Force [email protected] 161. Ms. Joan Tindimwebwa Uganda Microfinance Support Centre [email protected] 162. Mr. Moses Mwiine Uganda UEDCL [email protected] 163. Mr. Stephen Norman Uganda [email protected]


































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164. Eng. Micheal Odongo Uganda Uganda Road Fund [email protected] 165. Ms. Brenda Ninsiima Uganda Uganda Road Fund [email protected] 166. Mr. Owach William Uganda Cotton Development Organization [email protected] 167. Mr. Godfrey Wanyoto Uganda Electoral Commission [email protected] 168. Ms. Nable Byaruhanga Uganda National Water and Sewerage Corporation 169. Mr. Onyango Brian Uganda National Water and Sewerage Corporation [email protected] 170. Mr. Joshua Mbonye Uganda National Water and Sewerage Corporation [email protected] 171. Mr. John Fisher Sekabira Uganda National Water and Sewerage Corporation [email protected] 172. Ms. Faith Anne Mpande Uganda National Water and Sewerage Corporation [email protected] 173. Mr. Raymond Musinguzi Uganda National Water and Sewerage Corporation [email protected] 174. Ms. Atukunda Patience Uganda Local Government Finance Commission [email protected] 175. Dr. John Mark Kasumba Uganda Mulago Hospital [email protected] 176. Ms. Esther Kusiima Uganda Uganda National Roads Authority [email protected] 177. Mr. Alex B. Okello Uganda Directorate of Ethics and Integrity (DEI) [email protected] 178. Ms. Flavia Bigabwa Uganda Uganda Exports Promotions Board [email protected] 179. Mr. John Saturday Uganda ERA [email protected] 180. Mr. Henry Dhikusoka Uganda URSB [email protected] 181. Mr. Mugabe Robert Uganda URSB [email protected] 182. Ms. Gloria Karungi Uganda URSB [email protected] 183. Ms. May Atuhaire Uganda URSB [email protected] 184. Mr. Ben Tugumisirize Uganda URA [email protected] 185. Mr. Anthony Mikka Uganda URA [email protected] 186. Ms. Alum Gloria Uganda URA [email protected] 187. Mr. Sendegeya Fred Uganda URA [email protected] 188. Mr. Rwooheru A Uganda URA [email protected] 189. Mr. Mukwana Yakobo Uganda URA [email protected] 190. Dr. Peter Obanda Uganda Kyambogo University [email protected] 191. Prof. Dr. Joseph Ntayi Uganda Makerere University Business School [email protected] 192. Dr. Sam Musigire Uganda Makerere University Business School [email protected] 193. Rev. Fr. Dr. Odubuker Picho Epiphany Uganda Muni University [email protected] 194. Mr. Richard Anguyo Uganda Muni University [email protected] 195. Ms. Susan Kamazima Uganda Makerere University Business School [email protected] 196. Mr. Stephen Byarugaba Uganda Makerere University [email protected] 197. Mr. Frank Mugisha Uganda Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs [email protected]
































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198. Mr. Godwin Tumwijukye Uganda IG [email protected] 199. Mr. Dennis Ouma Uganda IG [email protected] 200. Mr. Bogere Esau Uganda IG [email protected] 201. Ms. Evelyn Kamugasho Uganda IG [email protected] 202. Mr. Tiva Mark Uganda Lira District [email protected] 203. Mr. Elias Byamungu Uganda Bushenyi District [email protected] 204. Mr. Mukiibi Nasser Uganda Rubirizi District [email protected] 205. Dr. Adaku Aex Uganda Arua Regional Referral Hospital [email protected] 206. Mr. Dustan Balala Uganda Kabarole District [email protected] 207. Mr. Innocent Mbisibwe Uganda Kabale MC [email protected] 208. Mr. Kyasanku David Uganda Kasese MC [email protected] 209. Mwanje Charles Uganda Kiboga DLG [email protected] 210. Ms. Janine Rauch Uganda SUGAR [email protected] 211. Mr. Geoffrey Kakira Uganda SUGAR [email protected] 212. Ms. Grace Nakuya Munanura Uganda World Bank [email protected] 213. Annette Tamale Katuramu Uganda World Bank [email protected] 214. Mr. Tarik Kubach Uganda European Union (EU) [email protected] 215. Dr. Wolff-Michael Mors Uganda Strengthening Governance and Civil Society/GIZ 216. Mr. Paul Rwabutara Uganda Strengthening External Audit Component/GIZ [email protected] 217. Ms. Justine Kasoma Uganda Strengthening External Audit Component/GIZ [email protected] 218. Ms. Rosette Komuhangi Uganda GIZ Uganda [email protected] 219. Mr. Enock Mugabi Uganda Women empowerment specialist [email protected] 220. Ms. Cate Najjuma Uganda DANIDA [email protected] 221. Mr. David Engwau Uganda ADB [email protected] 222. Mr. Albert Oduman Uganda GAPP [email protected] 223. Ms. Eva Mulema Matsiko Uganda GAPP [email protected] 224. Ms. Dinah Namaganda Uganda GAPP [email protected] 225. Ms. Tibagonzeka, Jennipher Uganda GAPP [email protected] 226. Mr. Peter Wandera Uganda Transparency International Uganda [email protected] 227. Mr. Morris Okello Uganda Private Sector Foundation Uganda [email protected] 228. Ms. Kimberly Ibale Uganda Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) [email protected] 229. Mr. Daniel Lokoli Uganda UNABCEC [email protected] 230. Mr. Godfrey Rwakofunjo Uganda UNABCEC [email protected] 231. Ms. Christine Byarungiro Uganda Uganda Debt Network [email protected]




























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232. Ms. Ruth Namara Uganda AFIC [email protected] 233. Ms. Laura Van H Uganda AFIC [email protected] 234. Mr. Tommi N Uganda AFIC [email protected] 235. Olive Kabatwairwe Uganda CoST [email protected] 236. Mr. Agong John Mark Uganda Civil Society Advocacy Group on Budget [email protected] 237. Mr. Mubarak Nkuutu Uganda Uganda Manufacturers Association [email protected] 238. Winston Manzi Uganda Crown Agents [email protected] 239. Ms. Sylvia Nakyajja Uganda Crown Agents [email protected] 240. Mr. Sanum Jain Uganda Crown Agents [email protected] 241. Mr. Mugabi Andrew Uganda Crown Agents [email protected] 242. Mr. Alfred Kabuchu Uganda De-Point Consultants [email protected] 243. Ms. Ruth Kisakye Uganda Chap Chap [email protected] 244. Mr. Omara Fabian Uganda Chap Chap 245. Mr. Benon Kizito Uganda Chap Chap [email protected] 246. Mr. Herbert Rwamibazi Uganda AH Consulting [email protected] 247. Mr. David N. Kalitani Uganda Institute of Procurement Professionals Uganda [email protected] 248. Mr. Julius Rutatina Uganda Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda [email protected] 249. Mr. Nuwagaba Stanley Uganda Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda [email protected] 250. Ms. Miriam Magala Uganda Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) [email protected] 251. Mr. Edward Mugisha Uganda AMPROC Consultants edward.amproc.com 252. Ms. Lorna Maria Aine Uganda Planet Systems Ltd [email protected] 253. Mr. Sam Muhanguzi Uganda Planet Systems Ltd [email protected] 254. Mr. Sigoa Dennis Uganda UBC TV [email protected] 255. Ms. Charlotte Amuge Uganda UBC TV [email protected] 256. Mr. Ssali Godfrey Uganda Radio One [email protected] 257. Mr. Davidson Ndyabahiko Uganda Uganda Radio Network [email protected] 258. Mr. Moses Ndhaye Uganda KFM/Ddembe Fm [email protected] 259. Dr. Runumi F Uganda Lake Heights Hotel [email protected] 260. Ms. Sarah Aanyu Uganda Daily Monitor [email protected] 261. Mr. Emmanuel Lubega Uganda DWTV/Urban TV [email protected] 262. Mr. Billy Rwothungeyo Uganda New Vision 263. Mr. Eddy Kisseka Uganda NBS TV [email protected] 264. Mr. Jonah Raymond Uganda The East African 265. Mr. James Babalanda Uganda NTV-U [email protected]
















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266. Mr. Tonny Rujuta Uganda New Vision 267. Mr. Joseph Bahingwire Uganda Daily Monitor 268. Mr. Moses Ssemakula Uganda Redpepper 269. Mr. Justus Lyatu Uganda Observer [email protected] 270. Mr. Sam Paul N Uganda NBS TV 271. Mr. Malcom Musiime Uganda NTV-U [email protected] 272. Mr. Salim Gumwine Uganda UCMP Magazine [email protected] 273. Mr. Shaban Lubega Uganda PML Daily [email protected] 274. Ms. Lydia Nabakooza Uganda NBS TV [email protected]

12.2 DELEGATES FROM BURUNDI 275. Hakizimana Gabriel Burundi [email protected] 276. Havyarimana Alexis Burundi [email protected] 277. Manirakiza Donatien Burundi [email protected] 278. Kana Savin Burundi [email protected] 279. Ruberintwari Deo Burundi [email protected] 280. Lt. Col. Fidele Ndayishimiye Burundi [email protected]

12.3 DELEGATES FROM ZAMBIA 281. Mrs. Vida Mbewe Kamanya, Zambia Zambia Public Procurement Authority [email protected]

12.4 DELEGATES FROM KENYA

282. Mr. Ahmed Jabril Kenya Kenya Public Procurement Authority [email protected] 283. Mr. Joseph Ogachi Kenya Kenya Institute of Supplies and Management [email protected] 284. Ms. Joyce Nyanamba Kenya Kenya Institute of Supplies and Management [email protected] 285. Mr. Onesmas K. Nzomo Kenya Public Procurement Department National

Treasury [email protected]

286. Beatrice W. Wanderi Kenya Public Procurement Department National Treasury

[email protected]

287. Peter K. Ndungu Kenya PPRA [email protected] 288. Jane Njoroge Kenya PPRA [email protected] 289. Susan W. Kabui Kenya PPRA skabui@ ppra.go.ke





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290. Hussein Were Kenya PPRA [email protected] 291. Ms. Stephanie Muchai Kenya PPRA [email protected] 292. Mr. Edgar Odari Kenya PPRA [email protected] 293. Mr. Mark Gachara Irura Kenya PPRA [email protected] 294. Ms. Hope Muli Kenya PPRA [email protected] 295. Maurice Juma Kenya PPRA [email protected]

12.5 DELEGATES FROM NIGERIA 296. Ms. Gift Omoidedia Nigeria Open Contracting -Nigeria [email protected]

12.6 DELEGATES FROM MALAWI 297. Mr. Joe Ching’ani Malawi Association of Malawian Contractors [email protected]

12.7 DELEGATES FROM RWANDA 298. Mr.Augustus Seminega Rwanda Randa Public Procurement Authority [email protected] 299. Mr. Enock A. Bwatete Rwanda Rwanda Association of Local Government

Authorities (RALGA) [email protected]

300. Mrs. Colette Ndabarushimana Rwanda Transparency International - Rwanda [email protected] 301. Mr. Vincent Ngarambe Rwanda University of Rwanda (UR) [email protected] 302. Mr. Patrick Kihumulo Rwanda KIM University [email protected] 303. Mr. Martin Ngirabatware Rwanda Private Sector Federation (PSF) [email protected] 304. Eng. Alexis Nsengumuremyi Rwanda Institute of Contractors of Rwanda (AEBTP) [email protected] 305. Mr. Jean Baptiste Minani Rwanda Africa Olleh Services (AOS) [email protected] 306. Eng. Jean Runuya Rwanda Rwanda Institute of Architects (RIA) [email protected] 307. Mr. Amiri Mugarura Rwanda Africa Olleh Services (AOS)

12.8 DELEGATES FROM TANZANIA 308. Amb. Dr. Matern Lumbanga Tanzania Tanzania [email protected] 309. Dr. Dr. Laurent M. Shirima Tanzania Tanzania [email protected] 310. Eng. Suluo Awadhi Tanzania Tanzania [email protected] 311. Prof. Sylvia Temu Tanzania Public Procurement Regulatory Authority [email protected]






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312. Prof. Sufian Bukurula Tanzania Public Procurement Regulatory Authority [email protected] 313. Mr. Richard Karamaji Tanzania Public Procurement Regulatory Authority [email protected] 314. Mr. Godfrey Mbanyi Tanzania Public Procurement Regulatory Authority [email protected] 315. Mr. Godfrey Nyaisa Tanzania Bank of Tanzania [email protected] 316. Eng. Gisbert Kinyero Tanzania World Bank Tanzania office [email protected] 317. Mrs. Anchilla F. Kimaro Tanzania Government Procurement Services Agency [email protected] 318. Mr. Emanuel D. Nganila Tanzania Government Procurement Services Agency [email protected] 319. Mr. Godfrey Mbanyi Tanzania Procurement and Supplies Professionals and

Technicians Board [email protected]

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