OECD Principles for Integrity in Public Procurement

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The OECD Principles for Integrity in Public Procurement are a ground-breaking instrument that promotes good governance in the entire procurement cycle, from needs assessment to contract management. Based on acknowledged good practices in OECD and non-member countries, they represent a significant step forward. They provide guidance for the implementation of international legal instruments developed within the framework of the OECD, as well as other organisations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation and the European Union. In addition to the Principles, this exhaustive publication includes a Checklist for implementing the framework throughout the entire public procurement cycle. It also gives a comprehensive map of risks that can help auditors prevent as well as detect fraud and corruption. Finally, it features a useful case study on Morocco, where a pilot application of the Principles was carried out. The Checklist will help governments and agencies to develop more transparent, efficient procurement systems -Nicolas Raigorodsky, Under-secretary of Transparency Policies, Anticorruption Office, Argentina Public procurement is one of the most important public governance issues. Action is needed to ensure integrity by reducing bribery and corruption -Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD The general thrust and content of the document is commendable. Much of it tracks very closely to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model Law -Stuart Gilman, Head of the UN Global Programme Against Corruption and the Anticorruption Unit, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Table of Content : Executive Summary PART I. PRINCIPLES FOR ENHANCING INTEGRITY IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT Introduction Chapter 1. Transparency -Principle 1 -Principle 2 Chapter 2. Good Management -Principle 3 -Principle 4 Chapter 3. Prevention of Misconduct, Compliance and Monitoring -Principle 5 -Principle 6 -Principle 7 Chapter 4. Accountability and Control -Principle 8 -Principle 9 -Principle 10 PART II. IMPLEMENTING THE PRINCIPLES Chapter 1. Enhancing Integrity at Each Stage of the Procurement Cycle -1. Pre-tendering phase -2. Tendering phase -3. Post-tendering phase Chapter 2. Risk Mapping: Understanding Risks of Fraud and Corruption in the Public Procurement Cycle -1. Risks in the Need Assessment -2. Risks in the Planning -3. Risks in Relation to the Selection Method -4. Risks during the Management of the Contract Chapter 3. A Pilot Application of the Principles in Morocco -Introduction -1. Overview of the 2007 Decree on Public Procurement -2. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Public Procurement System -3. Policy Recommendations: How to Improve the System Annex A. OECD Recommendation on Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement Annex B. The Multi-Disciplinary Approach of the OECD in Procurement Annex C. The Consultation on the Principles and Checklist with Stakeholders Glossary