Matambo in Kigali
Monday, May 19, 2014
Mathambo
Events during the meetings will include, among others, seminars, workshops and other side events related to the theme. The meetings will take place from today to Friday May 23, 2014 in Kigali, Rwanda. Senior government officials accompanied the minister. The theme of this year is “The Next 50 Years – The Africa We Want.” During the annual meetings, the African Development Bank Group will also celebrate 50 years of the Bank’s contribution to the development of Africa. The minister and his delegation are expected back on the 25th May 2014.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...