Infusing value for money (VfM) into the public procurement system in botswana

Abstract

Public procurement accounts for a big proportion of public budget outlays, hence, it is important that there be demonstrated Value for Money (VfM) in public purchases. To ensure VfM in public procurement, Botswana introduced a modern public procurement system in early 2001. The system is yet to be subjected to VfM analysis. Using document analysis, this paper explores two main research questions: (i) what are key public procurement challenges in Botswana?; and (ii) how can public procurement in Botswana be improved? It is concluded that the public procurement system in Botswana is not constructed on a VfM basis. It is consequently suggested that there is a need for public procurement reforms and the adoption of various private sector continuous improvement tools such as Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma.

Citation

Botlhale, E. (2017), "Infusing value for money (VfM) into the public procurement system in botswana", Journal of Public Procurement, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 281-341. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOPP-17-03-2017-B001