Flowing from the first workshop, the following five workstreams have been established to continue working on specific topics that have been identified as priority areas for engagement.

Stream 1

Institutional arrangements

Relevant issues include:

• centralised vs decentralised arrangements;
• role of accounting officers/ authorities;
• capacity development;
• oversight structures

Stream 2

Procurement Integrity

Relevant issues include:

• debarment;
• whistle blowing;
• procurement data publication;
• liability of officials and indemnity;
• integrity pacts

Stream 3

Targeted procurement

Relevant issues include:

• mechanisms to pursue policy objectives through procurement;
• sustainable public procurement;
• procurement as an empowerment tool;
• procurement and economic development;
• balancing various objectives

Stream 4

Procedures & Efficiency

Relevant issues include:

• the desirable menu of procurement methods;
• e-procurement;
• qualification and award criteria;
• procuring for innovation; commercial agility;
• linking procurement to projects,
• needs and outcomes;
• demand and contract management

Stream 5

Dispute resolution

Relevant issues include:

• types of dispute resolution mechanisms;
• administrative vs judicial remedies;
• disputing timeframes;
• standing to challenge;
• balancing compliance with commercial efficiency

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Any person is welcome join any of the workstreams and contribute to its work.