procurement, the next horizon in transparency marcela rozo – january 2012
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Procurement, the Next Horizon in Transparency
Marcela Rozo – January 2012
Why Transparency?Hindered performance of contracts
Mismanagement of resources
Compromised credibility of actors
Inefficient service delivery
Cumbersomelegislative procedure
What is Open Contracting? Open Contracting is a new and growing movement focused on enhanced
disclosure and participation in public contracting.
Why Open Contracting?
• Open Contracting benefits all of society – government, private sector, and citizens.
• Open Contracting allows for more effective use of public resources• Open Contracting targets a key part of the PFM system that is
critical for effective development results
What is the focus of Open Contracting?
Open Contracting focus in all stages of the contracting process, from pre-award all the way through implementation and evaluation.
PRE-AWARD
How does OC work?
OC Evolution and Workstreams
Global Principles Technical Standards Engaging Stakeholders
Capacity Building Impact Measurement
Communications & Media
OC benefits governmentsGuidance on improving context
Enhanced performance
Increased credibility
Opportunities for knowledge-sharing
More robust dialogue with non-state actors
More coherent approach to MDB projects
Increased effectiveness in development outcomes
Linkage to int’l Open Gov movement
What are OC’s benefits to citizens and other stakeholders?
Improved service delivery
Increased trust and credibility
More collaborative engagement with governments
Connection with other countries provides opportunities for knowledge-sharing
OC process aids open market
Increased transparency/accountability and decreased corruption
Increased effectiveness in development outcomes
Open Contracting is part of a broader movement
There is a growing global movement towards Open Government and Open Development. Open Contracting is a part of that increasingly more important ecosystem.
Who is currently involved in Open Contracting?
What are the points of engagement with OC?
GovernmentJoin the global
movement
Civil Society
Private Sector
Participate in the working groups
Share and learn from other experiences
Seek technical advice
