Government agencies all around the world have initiated the implementation of e-GP systems to help them reduce operational costs, exercise greater control over purchasing, and improve the image by mitigating corruption and fraud. Electronic government procurement, also known as e-GP, can overcome the barriers of time and space, increase the level of transparency in procurement processes, and widen access to new markets and information. E-GP is an innovative solution that incorporates information and communication technologies (ICT) and streamlines public procurement processes for greater efficiency and development.
•Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the need and the importance of electronic government procurement
•Comprehend the legal, policy, and regulatory framework within which e-GP systems have to operate
•Suggest Valuable insights to facilitate the transition from traditional paper-based procurement systems to e-GP
•Participate in the Selection of the e-GP system and match its technical and functional specifications with state needs and objectives
•Enhance the capacity of the organization and support change management processes
•Employ international best practices in the implementation and roll-out of e-GP reform
Module 1
•Defining Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP)
•Importance of Public Procurement and Government Procurement
•The objectives and Key Measurable Benefits of Electronic Government Procurement
•Common Misconceptions on e-GP
•Electronic Government Procurement Reform and associated Challenges
•Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Framework
•Centralization, Decentralization, and Institutional Roles
•E-GP procurement processes, practices, and Operational Policies
•Signatures, Authentication, and Public-Key Infrastructure
Module 2
•Strategic Considerations for Government Implementers
•The transition from Manual Procurement Process
•Choice of e-GP model
•Single VS Multiple Systems
•Selection of Software and Implications for Implementation
•How to Select a system
•Scalability, Flexibility, and Customization
•Data Considerations and Special Requirements
•Change Management and Capacity Development
•Sharing Country Experiences
Module 3
•Readiness Assessment
•Risk Assessment and its Methodology
•Strategic and Architectural Alignments
•Costs and Values
•Using Comparison Chart and Standardized Indicator
•Responses, Exceptions, and Detailed Analysis
•Developing an e-GP procurement strategy
•Leadership and Institutional Structure
•The Project Management Unit
•A Phased Approach and Piloting
•Functional and Technical Specifications
•System Availability Issues and the terms of use
•Liabilities and Bid Securities
Module 4
•Risk Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation
•Examples of e-Government Procurement Implementations
•Spend Analysis: Acquisition Quadrant and Leverage Quadrant
•Spend Analysis: Strategic Quadrant and Technical Quadrant
•Procurement Web Portal
•Procurement MIS
•Interactive Bid forms and Standardized Procurement Documents
•Security: Encryption of Bids and Authentication
•Security: Governance and Public-Key Infrastructure
•Authorization, Confidentiality, Non-repudiation, and Integrity
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded Cynet East Africa Consultancy certificate.
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Training will be facilitated by Cynet East Africa Consultancy seasoned trainers.
