NPC COMMENCE NATIONWIDE CONSULTATION ON PROCUMENT ACT AMMENDMENT

THE National Procurement Commission (NPC) today (Monday) conducted its first nationwide consultative workshop on amendments to the National Procurement Act at Highlander Hotel in Mount Hagen, Western Highlanders for the highlands region.

This initiative aims to enhance transparency, accountability and local business participation in government procurement activities.

The key focus areas for the amendments include improved transparency measures, local content requirements, streamlined processes and integration of technology to optimize procurement activities.

45 participants at the Subnational level attended the workshop and provided their inputs on the amendments.

The workshop was facilitated by Mr Jim Wiai and Mr Wesley Dickson of NPC with the assistance of Mr Wilfred Baliawe.

The consultative workshop will continue throughout the four regions of the country before the final Bill is out.

The next workshop for Momase region will be on Thursday, February 26th at Lae International Hotel.

New Guinea Islands will have theirs at Rapopo Plantation Resort Hotel on Thursday March 5, while Southern Region will have theirs at APEC Haus in Port Moresby on Wednesday March 11.

Provincial Administrators, District Administrators/ DDA CEOs or their representatives are expected to attend.