Afghanistan's National Procurement Progress
The Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, through the National Procurement Authority, is working towards enhancing its electronic government procurement system. With a focus on efficiency, transparency, and accountability, the country has made significant progress in readiness for e-GP implementation. This progress is evident in improved scores across various areas compared to a decade ago, reflecting a commitment to strengthening the public procurement system and aligning with international standards.
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Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Administrative Office of the President Administrative Office of the President National Procurement Authority National Procurement Authority Afghanistan s Electronic Government Procurement lectronic Government Procurement The Current Status and Challenges The Current Status and Challenges Yama Yari B.Eng. M.Sc. D.I.C. Director General-NPA Feb, 2017
Afghanistan at a Glance Capital Kabul Area 652,864 km2 (41st) 32,564,342[3](40th) Population (2015 Estimate) 43.5/km2(150th) Population Density Total GDP (Nominal) $21.747 B Per Capita GDP $659 Administrative Divisions 34 Provinces
National Procurement Authority National Procurement Authority- -NPA Vision & Mission Vision & Mission NPA Effective, Efficient Transparent, Equipped with E-GP Fair & Accountable Political- well Procurement system Resources Compliant with International standards Strategy Mission Strengthen Public Procurement System
E E- -GP Readiness Assessment and Roadmap GP Readiness Assessment and Roadmap 4 In House Development of Systems Customized Off the Shelf-COTS acquisition of the System 4 1 With WB support hired of International Consultant 3 2 3 1 E-GP Implementation Roadmap 2 E-GP Readiness Assessment Report Afghanistan is 70 % ready for implementation of E-GP
Readiness Status Readiness Status 2007 Vs. 2016 2007 Vs. 2016 No. Component 2007 2016 Government Leadership 2 3 1 Human Resource Planning 1 3 2 Planning & Management 2 3 3 Policy 1 3 4 Legislation & Regulation 2 3 5 Infrastructure & Web Services 2 3 6 Technological Capability 1 3 7 Private Sector Integration 1 3 8 Existing e-GP Developments 2 3 9 *Assessment based on World Bank and Asian Development Bank e-GP Survey Instrument Afghanistan Readiness has improved in all areas over last 10 years
Afghanistan Scores High in Critical Areas Afghanistan Scores High in Critical Areas Program should not commence without high scores for the following Avg. by respondents Avg. by agencies The government has nominate a minister or top-level authority to be responsible for procurement modernization and change 3.50 2.48 Lead agency for procurement has high level policy, legislative, technical and management expertise, authority and knowledge 3.67 3.44 The agency oversights the whole procurement cycle 3.08 3.28 The agency responsible for implementation is the lead procurement agency 3.17 2.76 The government has the capacity to implement procurement governance and procedural reform 3.00 2.81 Summary 82% 75.7%
Internet Costs Are Relatively High by Falling Rapidly Internet Costs Are Relatively High by Falling Rapidly
Internet Usage Has Been Increasing Rapidly Internet Usage Has Been Increasing Rapidly
Existing System Existing System A web based unitary system is currently operating Information on all procurement opportunities is advertised online No proprietary hardware or software is required by suppliers Buyers and suppliers can register for business online There is open access to bidding and other process documents Electronic download of bidding documents is available Government procurement web services are routinely accessed by the private sector
Current Developments Current Developments Afghanistan is currently evaluating its options for a more sophisticated online interactive and management system Preferred options include Customize Off The Shelf-COTS and in-house development Other e-Gov developments also underway in Afghanistan such as customs, tax, treasury, etc, to be interoperable
Issues Issues - - SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Significant political commitment Effective lead agency - NPA The government has capacity to implement procurement reform Standardized bidding documents Departments commonly online Computer use common Positive business attitudes Undeveloped data security, storage, data centres Many suppliers unfamiliar with technology or keyboard use Legislation has not been enacted for e- procurement. Telecommunications infrastructure has weaknesses Opportunities Threats Stronger procurement performance Costs to participate in government procurement will fall Procurement cycle time reduced Enhancing budgetary control Improved confidence in procurement Strengthened industry policy Flawed system selection Implementation funding Loss of political / government support Key personnel weaknesses Resistance to standardisation / BPR
Issues and Challenges Issues and Challenges E-legislation drafted but not yet operational Funding availability dependent on donors Limited professional capacity within civil service The communications and power infrastructures are fragile Corruption some opposition to greater transparency Culture for integrity to be strengthened E-GP project will need active risk management
Thank You Questions ? www.npa.gov.af National Procurement Authority @npa_aop National Procurement Authority
