PPADB faces procurement challenges
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Addressing the media in Gaborone recently, PPADB executive chairperson, Bridget John said the Board is faced with a lack of procurement capacity at its procuring entities, which results in late initiation of procurement, evaluation of tenders, and inadequate submissions.
“There is need for procuring entities to improve adherence to procurement plans for timely implementation of projects,” John said.
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