Gov’t aiming for fully electronic procurement system

A number of upgrades are set for the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for this year, according to Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh.

This was revealed by the Minister during his presentation of the  2022 budget last Wednesday where he said that the government intends to continue adhering to stringent principles of transparency and governance in public procurement.

As such the minister stated that this year the government will strengthen the public procurement process through training and capacity building at every level of the process including regional, national and ministerial.