the role of procurement in the realisation of
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THE ROLE OF PROCUREMENT IN THE REALISATION OF THE
OBJECTIVES OF VISION 2040
Professor Benon C Basheka, PhDDean, School of Business and Management
Uganda Technology and Management University
[email protected], [email protected]: +256782459354
Does Procurement Have a role…..
• Getting an answer to this question demands an understanding of some basics
What is Government?• Government is the means by which state
policy is enforced, as well as the mechanism for determining the policy of the state.
• Government of any kind currently affects every human activity in many important ways
• Governments are of different forms but the role of procurement in attaining vision 2040 is properly addressed in a democracy context
Democratic Governments• Are supported (at least at the time of
the election) by a majority of the populace (provided the election was held fairly
• Democratic governments have politicians and administrators working on behalf of the citizens
• Procurement officers/professionals therefore have a duty to satisfy the broader interests of the masses through their diligent service to society
Role of Government in Society
• Throughout civilization governments have had more than a role of defending the nation against enemies. – The government has an obligation to plan
against tough times. – Governments have an obligation to keep
peace and enforce laws. – They have an obligation to protect the
populace against pestilence. – They have an obligation to facilitate trade for
goods that cannot be produced. – They have an obligation to aid those who have
encountered catastrophic events.