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What was one of the inciting factors that led to the comprehensive reform of the public procurement system in the Philippines?
What was one of the inciting factors that led to the comprehensive reform of the public procurement system in the Philippines?
- The Congress of the Philippines
- The World Bank Country Report
- The implementation of a pilot electronic procurement system (correct)
- The Canadian procurement system
According to the text, why was the public procurement system in the Philippines considered dysfunctional prior to the reform?
According to the text, why was the public procurement system in the Philippines considered dysfunctional prior to the reform?
- The process was vulnerable to manipulation.
- There were no transparency and accountability measures in place.
- Local governments did not follow procurement rules.
- There were too many laws focusing on public procurement. (correct)
What percentage of the contract was the problem of kickbacks in the public procurement system?
What percentage of the contract was the problem of kickbacks in the public procurement system?
- 30% (correct)
- 40%
- 20%
- 10%
What did the Government Procurement Reform Act aim to combat?
What did the Government Procurement Reform Act aim to combat?
What is the main problem mentioned by all interviewees regarding contract management transparency?
What is the main problem mentioned by all interviewees regarding contract management transparency?
What did Charles Villasenor say about the availability of post award contract information?
What did Charles Villasenor say about the availability of post award contract information?
According to the text, what is the primary purpose of the e-procurement portal, PhilGEPS?
According to the text, what is the primary purpose of the e-procurement portal, PhilGEPS?
What is one of the barriers faced by journalists and watchdogs in accessing procurement information?
What is one of the barriers faced by journalists and watchdogs in accessing procurement information?
What is a limitation of the PhilGEPS platform mentioned in the text?
What is a limitation of the PhilGEPS platform mentioned in the text?
How are public inquiries through PhilGEPS limited?
How are public inquiries through PhilGEPS limited?
Why does the author argue that procurement information should be available in bulk and machine-readable formats?
Why does the author argue that procurement information should be available in bulk and machine-readable formats?
According to the text, what is one of the main limitations of the PhilGEPS system?
According to the text, what is one of the main limitations of the PhilGEPS system?
What is one of the main advantages of data-backed and ICT enabled oversight according to the text?
What is one of the main advantages of data-backed and ICT enabled oversight according to the text?
Enumerate the key requirements for public procurement data to enable effective oversight and monitoring?
Enumerate the key requirements for public procurement data to enable effective oversight and monitoring?
What are the transparency and public monitoring mandates of the Reform Act that the PhilGEPS system has neglected?
What are the transparency and public monitoring mandates of the Reform Act that the PhilGEPS system has neglected?
Why is improving records management by procuring entities important?
Why is improving records management by procuring entities important?
In your own words, what are the loopholes/butas ng philgeps na nakaka-hinder sa transparency neto?
In your own words, what are the loopholes/butas ng philgeps na nakaka-hinder sa transparency neto?
May apat na solutions na provided sa text para maimprove yung transparency sa e procurement. Give one and explain, di ko alam eh. Thanks
May apat na solutions na provided sa text para maimprove yung transparency sa e procurement. Give one and explain, di ko alam eh. Thanks
Pano nakatulong ang e-procurement sa dalawang areas na to:
Inefficient Operations and
Corruption...
Explain in your own words
Pano nakatulong ang e-procurement sa dalawang areas na to:
Inefficient Operations and Corruption...
Explain in your own words
Nung wala pang electronic procurement, ano ang kulang sa Procurement system ng PH? (Please wag na sasagot ng along the lines of "electronic")
Nung wala pang electronic procurement, ano ang kulang sa Procurement system ng PH? (Please wag na sasagot ng along the lines of "electronic")
