INTRODUCTION

The International Study Tour and Summit on E-Procurement Systems and Technology is a high-level professional learning program designed to combine policy dialogue, technical exchange, and practical exposure to advanced digital procurement systems. As governments and public institutions accelerate procurement reform agendas, the effective adoption of end-to-end electronic procurement systems has become essential for improving transparency, operational efficiency, value for money, and public trust.

This program provides a structured platform for senior procurement officials, policymakers, system administrators, auditors, and technology leaders to examine how modern e-procurement platforms are designed, governed, implemented, and sustained across the full procurement lifecycle. Emphasis is placed on translating policy objectives into functional digital systems that support planning, tendering, evaluation, contract management, supplier engagement, and performance monitoring.

Through expert led summit sessions, peer exchange, and an international study tour featuring institutional visits and system demonstrations, participants will gain direct exposure to operational e-procurement models, governance frameworks, and implementation strategies. The program highlights the importance of leadership commitment, institutional readiness, regulatory alignment, and capacity development in achieving successful digital procurement transformation.

The International Study Tour and Summit on E-Procurement Systems and Technology ultimately aims to equip institutions with practical insights, comparative experiences, and actionable frameworks to strengthen procurement transparency, efficiency, and public value through digital systems.

By the end of the Program, participants will be able to:

• understand the full end-to-end digital procurement lifecycle and system architecture;
• align procurement policy objectives with functional e-procurement system design;
• strengthen transparency and accountability through digital procurement platforms;
• improve procurement efficiency, process control, and cycle time reduction;
• enhance supplier access, competition, and fair market participation;
• strengthen governance, oversight, and auditability of procurement processes;
• integrate e-procurement with budgeting, financial management, and reporting systems;
• manage procurement data, analytics, and performance monitoring tools;
• address implementation challenges related to change management and capacity; and
• translate study tour insights into practical national and institutional reform actions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Heads of procurement authorities and regulatory bodies
• Senior procurement and contract management officials
• Public sector finance and audit professionals
• ICT and digital governance officers
• Anti-corruption and oversight agency officials
• Policy advisors and reform program managers
• Development partners and technical consultants

Summit Content and Modules

Module 1: Digital Procurement Transformation and Policy Foundations

• Evolution of e-procurement in public sector reform
• Policy objectives and legal frameworks
• Linking procurement reform to public value outcomes

Module 2: End-to-End E-Procurement System Architecture

• Procurement planning and requisition modules
• E-tendering, evaluation, and award processes
• Contract management and post award monitoring

Module 3: Governance, Controls, and Transparency Mechanisms

• Digital controls and audit trails
• Oversight roles and institutional accountability
• Preventing procurement fraud and mismanagement

Module 4: Supplier Engagement and Market Access

• Supplier registration and qualification systems
• Promoting competition and inclusion
• Managing supplier performance digitally

Module 5: Technology, Data, and System Integration

• Platform technologies and interoperability
• Integration with finance and budget systems
• Procurement data analytics and reporting

Module 6: International Study Tour and Institutional Visits

• Practical exposure to operational e-procurement platforms
• Engagement with system operators and policymakers
• Lessons from implementation and reform journeys

Module 7: Implementation, Change Management, and Sustainability

• Managing institutional transition to digital procurement
• Capacity building and user adoption
• Developing national and institutional action plans

Personal Benefits of Attending the Program

• Practical understanding of modern e-procurement systems
• Exposure to international best practices and operational models
• Improved capacity to lead digital procurement reforms
• Enhanced professional credibility in procurement governance
• Direct learning from peer institutions and system operators
• Actionable insights applicable to home institutions

Organizational Benefits of Attending the Program

• Stronger procurement transparency and accountability
• Improved procurement efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Enhanced supplier confidence and market participation
• Better integration of procurement with public finance systems
• Reduced procurement risks and operational weaknesses
• Accelerated institutional readiness for digital procurement reform

What will i learn?

• • understand the full end-to-end digital procurement lifecycle and system architecture;
• • align procurement policy objectives with functional e-procurement system design;
• • strengthen transparency and accountability through digital procurement platforms;
• • improve procurement efficiency, process control, and cycle time reduction;
• • enhance supplier access, competition, and fair market participation;

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