Public Procurement Regulation in Africa

Sue Arrowsmith editor Geo Quinot editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:17th Jan '13

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This book examines the regulatory rules on public procurement in selected African countries and provides a comparative analysis of key regulatory issues.

Written with lawyers, public officials and government suppliers in mind, this book analyses the law on public procurement in various African systems, examines key issues relevant to all African states and suggests initiatives that can promote transparency, prevent corruption and improve the efficiency of public spending.Public procurement regulation in Africa is not widely researched. To address the shortage of scholarship in this area and to promote future research, this book analyses the law governing public procurement in a number of African systems and looks at key themes relevant to all African states. Part I discusses the regulatory regimes of nine African systems using a common framework, providing both a focused view of these African systems and an accessible comparative perspective. In Part II, key regulatory issues in public procurement that are particularly relevant in the African context are assessed through a comparative approach. The chapters consider the influence of international regulatory regimes (particularly the UNCITRAL Model Law on procurement) on African systems and provide insights into the way public procurement regulation is approached in Africa.

'… a comprehensive introduction into sub-Saharan public procurement systems and essential as well as critical public procurement issues from a comparative point of view … the book is an excellent starting point for academic research and debate and the promotion of engagement with this significant topic.' Anne Schmidt, Law and Politics in Africa, Asia and Latin America

ISBN: 9781107028326

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm

Weight: 770g

448 pages