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Summary of the 2007 External Review of Public Financial Management (Volume II: Public Procurement Assessment Report)

Core Content

This report is part of the 2007 External Review of Public Financial Management (ERPFM) in Ghana, conducted within the context of the Multi-Donor Budget Support (MDBS) framework. It focuses on the assessment of Ghana's public procurement system, highlighting its developments since the 2003 Country Procurement Assessment Report (CPAR), the results of the joint assessment using OECD/DAC methodology, and the outstanding challenges and key recommendations for reform.

Main Points and Findings

Public Procurement System Overview

• Public procurement in Ghana accounts for 17% of GDP and around 80% of tax revenue.
• The procurement system is closely linked to Public Financial Management (PFM) and the achievement of development goals outlined in the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II).
• The Public Procurement Model of Excellence (PPME) was developed as a tool to assess compliance and performance of procurement entities.

Developments Since 2003

• The Public Procurement Law (Act 663) was enacted in December 2003.
• The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) was established.
• Several improvements have been made, including:
  • Development of standard bidding documents.
  • Establishment of an appeals and complaints panel.
  • Creation of a software package for procurement planning.
  • Development of core short-term training modules.
  • Introduction of the PPME tool for data collection and assessment.

Joint Assessment Using OECD/DAC Methodology

• The assessment was based on four pillars:
  1. Pillar I - Legislative and Regulatory Framework: Scored 2.3, indicating strong compliance with OECD standards.
  2. Pillar II - Institutional Framework and Management Capacity: Scored 1.8.
  3. Pillar III - Procurement Operations and Market Practices: Scored 1.8.
  4. Pillar IV - Integrity and Transparency: Scored 1.8.
• The PPME tool was used to generate three reports:
  • Performance Assessment System (PAS): Groups qualitative KPCs into four areas.
  • Performance Measurement Indicator (PMI): Presents quantitative data for 16 indicators.
  • Baseline Indicator System (BIS): Links KPCs with OECD Baseline Indicators and is only produced at the national level.
• The joint assessment concluded that the quality of Ghana's public procurement system is above average.

Outstanding Challenges

• Implementation of formal and functional features: Needs to be translated into tangible results.
• Career development for procurement professionals: Requires a national standard certification and a clear career path.
• Resource mobilization: Both human and financial resources are needed to strengthen the system.
• Operational challenges:
  • Delegation of authority needs to be more efficient.
  • The Appeals and Complaints Panel needs to be operational and independent.
  • The PPME tool needs refinement for better data validity and relevance.
  • The PMI report requires improved sampling, formulae, and quality control.
  • The BIS report lacks clear operational relevance and will be discontinued.

Key Recommendations

Quick Wins

Medium Term Actions

Conclusion

The report emphasizes the importance of implementation and institutional development in strengthening Ghana's public procurement system. It calls for continuous government support and improved coordination between relevant agencies to ensure the success of procurement reforms. The PPME tool and OECD/DAC methodology are key instruments for monitoring and improving procurement performance. The main challenges include resource mobilization, improving the PPME tool, and ensuring the independence and efficiency of the Appeals and Complaints Panel. The key recommendations focus on both short-term improvements and long-term institutional development to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement.