Public procurement in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine – main challenges
Post-war reconstruction in Ukraine will face challenges in public procurement, including
corruption risks and lengthy procedures. Strengthening existing legal and institutional
foundations, aligned with international standards, is crucial. Streamlining procurement,
ensuring transparency, and promoting equality for domestic and foreign companies are
vital. Central procurement institutions require support, extending to regional and
local authorities. A transparent legal framework can pave the way for efficient and
accountable procurement, enabling a resilient future. A unified legal framework for
awarding all contracts for the reconstruction of Ukraine, regardless of the source
of financing, would streamline the tendering process. It is recommendable that the
framework, fully aligned with international standards, be based on the Ukrainian public
procurement legislation. The multiplication of procedural rules and requirements would
lead to an increase of the administrative burden and the time required of procurement
officers as well as economic operators.
Published on August 08, 2023
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