SEZA inks deal with local authorities
Monday, October 17, 2022 | 300 Views |
Lonely Mogara
The agreements cemented SEZA’s relations with the councils, which are widely recognised as key agents of change that can bring services closer to the people, enhance administrative expediency, and foster citizen economic development.
In recognition of their mutually inclusive functions and intertwined mandates, SEZA and local authorities set up the Mayors' Forum as a nexus for the cross-pollination of ideas to deliver meaningful and impactful developments for the national economy.
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...