29 public service officers complete 3-day procurement training
As part of efforts aimed at enhancing public procurement practices and increasing the efficiency and integrity of procurement operations across government agencies, the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) successfully conducted a three-day training program.
This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Service (MOPS), brought together 29 public officers representing 18 public procuring entities. The participating entities encompass a broad range of essential institutions in Guyana, including various government ministries, administrative bodies, and agencies.
The training was facilitated by a team from the PPC, Esther Osborne (Attorney-at-Law); Antonio Yhan (Training Officer); Savion Paddy (Civil Engineer), and Davindra Singh (Procurement Specialist).
Participants who completed the three-day training program
The three-day program provided participants with essential skills and knowledge to effectively navigate and improve procurement processes, thereby enhancing institutional capacity and promoting accountability and transparency. Topics covered throughout the event were Legislative Framework, Best Practices in Public Procurement, The Procurement Cycle, Tender Evaluation, Contract Management and Monitoring and Reporting in Procurement
The participating entities included the Health Ministry; Guyana Post Office; Cheddi Jagan International Airport; Deeds and Commercial Registry; Regional Democratic Council; Office of the President; Mayor and City Council; Guyana Civil Aviation Authority; National Parks Commission; Guyana Revenue Authority; Guyana Elections Commission; Housing, Education, Home Affairs, Natural Resources ministries; Guyana School of Agriculture; National Data Management Authority, and Local Government Commission.
This initiative the PPC said is an ongoing commitment to fulfilling its constitutional mandate as outlined in Article 212AA (1)(b) of the Constitution of Guyana.
Through these training programs, the Commission said that it aims to strengthen procurement practices and contribute to the sustainable development of Guyana.
