Session 12: Building public trust by leveraging the power of public procurement

Jul 2, 2025 | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Plenary Room CC12

Description

CC12, English/French/Spanish interpretation, livestream Recent findings from the 2023 OECD Trust Survey reveal growing scepticism among citizens regarding governments’ capacity to manage complex policy challenges. Concerns about integrity and fairness in public decision-making further erode trust, with a significant portion of citizens doubting the ethical conduct of public officials. Against this backdrop, robust, integrity-driven public procurement systems are essential not only for ensuring transparent and effective operations but also for generating lasting societal value. This session will explore how sound public procurement practices can serve as a cornerstone for rebuilding trust in democratic institutions.

Presented by

Aidan Sweeney

Ibec

Head of Infrastructure & Environmental Sustainability

Christopher Yukins

George Washington University

Professor, Government Procurement Law

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-yukins-73b9037/

Filipa Urbano Calvão

Portugal

President of the Court of Auditors

Gavin Hayman

Open Contracting Partnership

Executive Director

https://x.com/GavinHayman_GW

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-hayman-685433283/

Gillian Dorner

OECD

Deputy Director for Public Governance

Nicolas Pinaud

OECD

Deputy Director, Directorate for Financial Enterprise Affairs

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