Title: Procurement Reform: A Research Agenda for Construction in Developing Countries
Abstract: The procurement process adopted for a project has a major influence on the success of the project; this is the inspiration for research on procurement. There is a process underway in many countries, at various levels of socio-economic development, to reform their public-sector procurement systems. The main objectives of these reform initiatives are to provide value for money and enhance efficiency. This paper discusses how research on construction procurement can contribute to the reform initiatives. It is based on a review of the literature. The paper begins by considering the trend of procurement reform, the goals and objectives the countries seek to achieve, and the main considerations. This is followed by a discussion of the principles, and elements of good practice, of procurement. The achievements of the reform processes in some countries are considered. The scope for using procurement reform to develop the industries is discussed. A research agenda, addressed in particular to developing countries, is presented.
Publication Year: 2007
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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