1. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum1 The World Bank Fiduciary Forum 2008 e-GP Good Practices in SAR March 26, 2007

2. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum2 Agenda SAR Strategy and ProceduresSAR Strategy and Procedures Status of e-GP Implementation Status of e-GP Implementation

3. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum3 SAR Strategy > SAR Strategy > Mainstreaming technology into procurement reform, thereby reforming procurement reform itself. Mainstreaming technology into procurement reform, thereby reforming procurement reform itself. A nodal agency that will set policy and information standards and mandate the implementation of the standards and the exchange of information between systems. A nodal agency that will set policy and information standards and mandate the implementation of the standards and the exchange of information between systems. A standard e-GP Portal for a country. A standard e-GP Portal for a country. A standard e-GP System for a country/state. A standard e-GP System for a country/state.

4. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum4 To Move towards e-GP: e-GP Readiness Assessment [done in 4 countries] e-GP Readiness Assessment [done in 4 countries] e-GP System Assessment e-GP System Assessment e-GP Pilot e-GP Pilot Pilot Results Assessment Pilot Results Assessment Cleared for Use across Cleared for Use across

5. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum5 e-GP System Assessment Request for assessment could be for : Country/State e-GP system Agency/Department e-GP system Planned e-GP system

6. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum6 Steps: 1.DPS has the primary responsibility. 2.The System should be up and running and, preferably, is being used for govt. contracts for certain time. 3.Request Client for self assessment of the system. 4.Forward an ‘e-GP System Performance Assessment Questionnaire’ and request Client’s response. 5.Review self assessment and prepare for WB assessment. 6.Consultant carries out the assessment and then the country e-GP FP (+ DPS) join the consultant in the discussion with the Client. Share the Assessment Report with the RPM Office/OPCPR and decide on the result. 7.Convey the assessment result to the Client. Country/State e-GP Sys. Assessment

7. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum7 8.If ready for pilot under WB-funded Project(s), the DPS works with the Client and agrees on sample procurement packages for the pilot. 9. We prefer Pilot to be results oriented. And a set of performance indicators [Governance, Competitiveness, Effectiveness, Private Sector Confidence, System performance] are agreed with the Client. 10. Pilot Reporting 11. Assessment and Evaluation of Pilot. 12. Decision – Cleared for use in all Bank-funded projects!!!

8. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum8 Harmonization with ADB India office on:Harmonization with ADB India office on: Approach of e-GP system assessmentApproach of e-GP system assessment State vs agency e-GP systemState vs agency e-GP system e-bid vs dual bid submissione-bid vs dual bid submission Sharing of system assessment and pilot reportsSharing of system assessment and pilot reports GDLN sessions for sharing of international best practices.GDLN sessions for sharing of international best practices. CMU and Sectors on board on e-GP system acceptability requirements and our roles.CMU and Sectors on board on e-GP system acceptability requirements and our roles. E-GP Awareness Flyer (Quick Tips for TTLs)E-GP Awareness Flyer (Quick Tips for TTLs) E-GP Harmonization and Supporting Initiatives

9. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum9 Agenda e-GP Implementation Status in SAR Countries

10. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum10 E-GP activities initiated in Bangladesh since 2002.E-GP activities initiated in Bangladesh since 2002. Public Procurement Law supports e-GP.Public Procurement Law supports e-GP. CPTU of Bangladesh has an electronic portal for all public procurement related information and bidding opportunities.CPTU of Bangladesh has an electronic portal for all public procurement related information and bidding opportunities. PMIS has been developed and piloted in 4 target agencies.PMIS has been developed and piloted in 4 target agencies. e-GP Readiness Assessment and implementation strategy has been worked out at 2006.e-GP Readiness Assessment and implementation strategy has been worked out at 2006. e-GP is a component (US$ 4.5 M) of the PPRP II.e-GP is a component (US$ 4.5 M) of the PPRP II. Bangladesh

11. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum11 WB has completed assessment of the AP and TN and BWSSB (Karnataka) e-GP systems. Pilot to start in AP and BWSSB.WB has completed assessment of the AP and TN and BWSSB (Karnataka) e-GP systems. Pilot to start in AP and BWSSB. Discussion in progress with Karnataka and Assam to plan assessments; and with UP, HP, Orissa, Bihar and Punjab to develop e-GP implementation strategy as part of ongoing reform dialogue.Discussion in progress with Karnataka and Assam to plan assessments; and with UP, HP, Orissa, Bihar and Punjab to develop e-GP implementation strategy as part of ongoing reform dialogue. WB has supported MoF, through an NLTA, to work towards a strategy to promote e-GP in central ministries.WB has supported MoF, through an NLTA, to work towards a strategy to promote e-GP in central ministries. WB funded eBharat project is designed to address comprehensively the core issues relating to application of e-GP nation wide. Work has started in 3 states and central Health Ministry.WB funded eBharat project is designed to address comprehensively the core issues relating to application of e-GP nation wide. Work has started in 3 states and central Health Ministry. At the federal level, DGS&D, Indian Railways and National Informatics Center (NIC) are the key performers; and the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Finance are the lead agencies.At the federal level, DGS&D, Indian Railways and National Informatics Center (NIC) are the key performers; and the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Finance are the lead agencies. India

12. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum12 Afghanistan Reconstruction Development Services (ARDS) PU is the central agency to facilitate procurement services across the country.Afghanistan Reconstruction Development Services (ARDS) PU is the central agency to facilitate procurement services across the country. Public Procurement Law supports e-GP.Public Procurement Law supports e-GP. ARDS introduced IT-based Vendor Registration System more than 3 years back. It decided to expand the facility by introducing a user friendly, interactive and dynamic website on ARDS PU, leading to e-GP in 3 phases.ARDS introduced IT-based Vendor Registration System more than 3 years back. It decided to expand the facility by introducing a user friendly, interactive and dynamic website on ARDS PU (www.ards.org.af), leading to e-GP in 3 phases. Results so far: On date 75% of bidders access and download the bid documents online. Only 25 % are presently collecting bid documents manually.On date 75% of bidders access and download the bid documents online. Only 25 % are presently collecting bid documents manually. Total number of firms registered 3000 (Works: 2137, Goods:1837, Services:1779).Total number of firms registered 3000 (Works: 2137, Goods:1837, Services:1779). Daily average of ARDS website visitor: 80Daily average of ARDS website visitor: 80 Maximum Bid Documents for any project downloaded : 90Maximum Bid Documents for any project downloaded : 90 Afghanistan

13. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum13 Lessons Learned: Given the administrative/political structure of India, any eGP strategy needs to be evolutionary and include elements of capacity building at various levels of government as well as integration with ovearll PFM structures, which makes the task very challenging.Given the administrative/political structure of India, any eGP strategy needs to be evolutionary and include elements of capacity building at various levels of government as well as integration with ovearll PFM structures, which makes the task very challenging. Private sector has an important role to play.Private sector has an important role to play. India

14. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum14 Current status: GoP has carried out an assessment of its readiness at the federal level. Report yet to be finalized. GoP intends to seek Bank’s assistance in the way forward.GoP has carried out an assessment of its readiness at the federal level. Report yet to be finalized. GoP intends to seek Bank’s assistance in the way forward. E-GP readiness assessment is planned for Punjab.E-GP readiness assessment is planned for Punjab. Mission ahead to begin e-GP dialogue with Sindh and NWFP.Mission ahead to begin e-GP dialogue with Sindh and NWFP. Pakistan

15. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum15 Currently, the NPA publishes the following on-line: All procurement plans, IFBs and Notification of Awards for large contracts, SBDs for Goods, generic specifications for commonly procured goods and non-consulting services. Initial E-GP Readiness Assessment was done in 2005. A detailed assessment will be done under the proposed Public Financial Mgmt and Statistical Capacity Building project. E-GP is proposed to be introduced in phases, to begin with: Interactive single portalInteractive single portal Online registration, downloading of BDsOnline registration, downloading of BDs Online appointment of TECs, and monitoringOnline appointment of TECs, and monitoring Srilanka

16. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum16 Nepal: An e-GP Readiness Assessment was done in FY 07 and an Implementation Strategy has been developed in conformity with the overall procurement reform program.An e-GP Readiness Assessment was done in FY 07 and an Implementation Strategy has been developed in conformity with the overall procurement reform program. Nepal already has an e-GP system in place, which has not been used because of capacity and skill constraint.Nepal already has an e-GP system in place, which has not been used because of capacity and skill constraint. The Department of Roads (DOR) e-GP system has been allowed for pilot under a Bank funded Project, following an assessment.The Department of Roads (DOR) e-GP system has been allowed for pilot under a Bank funded Project, following an assessment. Based on the result of the DOR pilot, comprehensive efforts will be made to functionalize the existing country e-GP system, with the Bank’s assistance.Based on the result of the DOR pilot, comprehensive efforts will be made to functionalize the existing country e-GP system, with the Bank’s assistance. Nepal

17. March 26, 2008Fiduciary Forum17 Thank You!