Games CEO slammed by Indian media
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Hooper has lived in India in the lead up to the Games which open on Sunday.
He has become a controversial figure as accountability is sought for the state of New Delhi's preparations.The Commonwealth Games Federation and the Indian Organising Committee appear to be fighting a blame game.
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...