IDM scoops 1st prize at Tertiary Education Fair
Monday, March 30, 2015
In a closely contested category for Best Local Public Institution, IDM humbled its fellow contestants by coming top of the group.
Amongst the things that the institution impressed the judging panel with, were the aesthetic and ambience of its stall, the information given to the visitors and the high level of customer service which the IDM team showered its stall guests with. Moreover, the course offerings given by IDM attracted both form five holders and the working class to visit stall 82-87 endlessly as they sought a better and tested training partner that has a clear legacy.
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...