Side Event: Tackling Integrity Risks in Public Procurement: The Way Forward
Mar 25, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Description
Public procurement is a key economic activity and a crucial pillar of service delivery. Safeguarding the integrity of the public procurement system is critical to ensuring that public funds are spent efficiently, transparently, and in the public interest. Integrity failures in public procurement can lead to financial losses, lower-quality goods and services, distorted competition, limited market access, and reduced citizens’ trust in governments.
This side event will present practical strategies to embed risk management throughout the procurement cycle, drawing on OECD guidance and real-world experiences. It will bring together practitioners, policy makers, business, academia, and civil society to share frameworks and tools for identifying, assessing, and mitigating corruption risks, and explore the linkages between integrity risks and other procurement challenges. The session will also highlight how the digital transformation of public procurement—including e-procurement platforms, data analytics, and AI-powered tools—is boosting transparency, detecting fraud, and managing risks in real time. Participants will gain insights into innovative technologies and proven governance approaches that strengthen accountability and trust.
