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Procurement Innovation Forum

Public procurement represents 15 to 20 percent of GDP across most African economies. Used well, it is one of government's most powerful tools for creating value, building local industry, and driving integrity. Used poorly, it is the continent's single most exploited channel for corruption.

About this stream

What this stream covers.

Public procurement represents 15 to 20 percent of GDP across most African economies. Used well, it is one of government's most powerful tools for creating value, building local industry, and driving integrity. Used poorly, it is the continent's single most exploited channel for corruption.

This stream is built for procurement chiefs and reformers who need working answers — on e-procurement platforms, supplier due diligence, and the transparency mechanisms that hold both sides of a contract accountable.

Focus areas
E-procurement and digital tender systems
Local content and SME participation
Anti-corruption safeguards and contract transparency
Value-for-money and supplier performance management
What you’ll leave with
  • A practical checklist for digitising tender processes
  • Anti-corruption safeguards tested in peer governments
  • Contacts for regional procurement reform networks
Session format

Practitioner panel and a working session on e-procurement rollout, with case studies from reforming agencies.

Who should attend

Heads of procurement, public financial management leaders, regulators, and supplier-development agencies.

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Register for APSCA 2026 and select Procurement Innovation Forum as one of your areas of interest.

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Speakers

The speaker line-up for this stream is being finalised.

Speakers for the Procurement Innovation Forum will be announced as APSCA 2026 approaches.

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