Combating Corruption in Public Procurement: What Are the Critical Factors?
Combating Corruption in Public Procurement: What Are the Critical Factors?

Author(s): Iurie Morcotîlo
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Public Administration, Public Finances, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: EXPERT-GRUP Centrul Analitic Independent
Keywords: Public procurement; corruption;
Summary/Abstract: Public procurement is an area that is highly exposed to corruption risks. Corruption risks proliferate in this area due to the huge amounts allocated by the Government for the procurement of goods, services and works. At international level, countries allocate between 15% and 30% of the GDP for public procurement, while in Moldova this share is slightly lower – about 10-12%. Another major factor that encourages corruption in public procurement is the complex and non-transparent procedures, which are conventionally divided into three stages – from procurement planning to contract enforcement. Also, an important role in the corruption equation from public procurement plays the quality and integrity of the civil servants in charge of this area and of the private companies that compete for public contracts. Thus, the corruption risks in public procurement depend on a broad range of factors that need a systemic approach.

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