Economic transformation
Industrialisation, local production, regional value chains and more competitive markets through strategic public procurement.
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Sixth General Assembly
Sixth General Assembly of the RACOP
Strengthening public procurement for economic transformation, regional integration and resilience in Africa
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Provisional programme: speakers, moderators, partners, the final venue and contact details are still to be confirmed.
4days of meetings
5thematic panels
3language working groups
5sub-regional networks represented
An Assembly serving Africa
Public procurement accounts for about 17% of GDP on average in African countries: it is one of the most powerful levers to optimise resources and improve public services.
Regional integration
Harmonised rules, interoperable electronic systems and cross-border collaboration, supporting the AfCFTA.
Resilience
Robust supply chains in energy, infrastructure and health, backed by strong institutions and qualified professionals.
Four days, one common goal
Day 1
Opening and digital transformation
Opening ceremony, keynote conference, collaborative and digital public procurement.
Day 2Professionalisation and harmonisation
Strategic procurement, harmonised frameworks and language working groups.
Day 3Decisions of the Assembly
Working group reports, network governance, elections, final declaration and closing.
Day 4Culture and departures
Guided cultural and heritage tour, then departure of delegates.
Who takes part?
Heads of the public procurement regulatory bodies of member countries, procurement oversight and audit officials, together with representatives of the private sector, civil society, academia and professional organisations.
An event organised by
The National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the RACOP Technical Secretariat and development partners.
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