Government of f Isl Islamic ic Republi lic of f Afghanis istan Administrative Offic ice of f th the President Na National l Procurement Authority Afghanistan’s E le lectr tronic Government t Procurement t Th The Current Statu tus 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 (41 st ) 32,564,342 [3] (40th) Population (2015 Estimate) 43.5/km 2 (150th) Population Density Total GDP (Nominal) $21.747 B Per Capita GDP $659 Administrative 34 Provinces Divisions
National Na l Procurement Authority-NPA Vis ision & Mis ission Effective, Efficient Equipped Transparent, with E-GP Fair & Accountable Political- well Procurement system Resources Compliant Strategy with International standards Mission Strengthen Public Procurement System
E-GP Readin iness Ass ssessment an 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
Readin iness St Status 20 2007 07 Vs. s. 2016 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
Afghanis istan Sc Scores Hig igh in in Criti ritical l Areas Program should not commence without high scores for the Avg. by Avg. by following respondents agencies The government has nominate a minister or top-level authority to 3.50 2.48 be responsible for procurement modernization and change Lead agency for procurement has high level policy, legislative, 3.67 3.44 technical and management expertise, authority and knowledge The agency oversights the whole procurement cycle 3.08 3.28 The agency responsible for implementation is the lead 3.17 2.76 procurement agency The government has the capacity to implement procurement 3.00 2.81 governance and procedural reform Summary 82% 75.7%
In Internet Costs Are Relatively Hig igh by y Fal allin ling Ra Rapid idly
In Internet Usa sage Has as Been In Increasin ing Ra Rapidly ly
Exis istin ing 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
Curr rrent De 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 with OCDS standards Other e-Gov developments also underway in Afghanistan such as customs, tax, treasury, etc, to be interoperable
Iss Issues - SWOT Analysis is Strengths Weaknesses • • Significant political commitment Undeveloped data security, storage, • Effective lead agency - NPA data centres • • The government has capacity to Many suppliers unfamiliar with implement procurement reform technology or keyboard use • • Standardized bidding documents Legislation has not been enacted for e- • Departments commonly online procurement. • • Computer use common Telecommunications infrastructure has • Positive business attitudes weaknesses Opportunities Threats • • Stronger procurement performance Flawed system selection • • Costs to participate in government Implementation funding • procurement will fall Loss of political / government support • • Procurement cycle time reduced Key personnel weaknesses • • Enhancing budgetary control Resistance to standardisation / BPR • Improved confidence in procurement • Strengthened industry policy
Iss Issues an and Chall allenges 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
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