Public procurement carries potential to create jobs � Experts

Think- tank: Panelists at a recent discussion hosted by University of Botswana
Think- tank: Panelists at a recent discussion hosted by University of Botswana

The development of new approaches to the public procurement system is most likely to have a meaningful contribution to the country’s economic diversification strategy and job creation, industry experts believe.

Economic experts and top government officials, who participated at a recent panel discussion were of the view that public procurement is inherently inefficient and hence more needs to be done to make it efficient.

The panel discussion, organised by the University of Botswana (UB) Faculty of Business, was focused on employment creation through public procurement during the 2017/18 national budget.

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