Key Problems in Public Procurement in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Experiences of Private Companies
Key Problems in Public Procurement in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Experiences of Private Companies

Author(s): Nermina Voloder
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Public Law, Law on Economics, Public Finances, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption, Commercial Law
Published by: Analitika – Centar za društvena istraživanja
Keywords: BiH; public procurement; private companies; experiences; key problems; corruption;
Summary/Abstract: A survey conducted by Analitika in 2014 showed that the business sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) faces numerous obstacles when it comes to participation in public procurement procedures. The survey responses indicate that problems crop up in all phases of the process: during the development of tender documents, the collection and evaluation of tenders, and the implementation of the contract. The majority of respondents believe corruption is widespread in public procurement, and that political or personal connections are a prerequisite for being awarded public procurement contracts. Furthermore, there is a pervasive lack of trust among the business community in the public procurement system and in the likelihood of corruption and irresponsible public spending being sanctioned. The prevalent view is that companies are forced to participate in corruption in order to survive in the market.

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