A joint stakeholder perspective on the Draft Public Procurement Regulations currently under consideration by the National Treasury on Constitutional Transformation was presented on Tuesday.
A more decentralised and responsive procurement support system that strengthens capacity at provincial and municipal levels should be explored, according to Procurement Performance Institute CEO Nduduzo Ngema.
“Such an approach could improve accessibility for local businesses, deepen participation in township and rural economies, and create a procurement ecosystem that is more inclusive and responsive to local development needs.”
“At the same time, decentralisation must be accompanied by robust governance, transparency, and oversight mechanisms to safeguard the integrity of the procurement system,” he said.
Ngema was one of the stakeholders who presented this week at an event that focused on the Draft Public Procurement Regulations currently under consideration by the National Treasury. Stakeholders recognised that government procurement could become a breeding ground for corruption if the regulations are too rigid and centrally controlled.
