Pilot Joint Learning Study

Integrity in Public Procurement in Morocco

Elodie Beth, AdministratorOECD Public Governance and Territorial Development Directorate

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What is a Joint Learning Study

An in-depth assessment of in a country aiming at :

– Highlighting the achievements, good practices and progress made

– Identifying the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and challenges

– Providing proposals for action to decision makers

Initiated to respond to a government request – A pilot project with Morocco

Focused on a timely and critical issue for the government – Reforming public procurement as part of the wider efforts to enhance integrity in the public service

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Public procurement, a major risk area

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What is a Joint Learning Study

n Objective review : n Assessment and proposals for action are provided to Morocco

by “peers”, government officials with practical experience in public procurement, with the support of the OECD Secretariat.

n A balanced approach:n Perspectives from Arab and OECD countries with various

systems to provide options for reform for the country being reviewed – Canada, Dubai/EAU and France

n Joint Learning for country and peer reviewers:Share with other countries their experience and good practices Learn from other countries’ practices and approaches

n Quality: n Review methodology and analytical framework that build on

OECD work on integrity in public procurement

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Analytical Framework

The Checklist for Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement

Aim: Guiding policy-makers at central government level in instilling a culture of integrity in public procurement

Focus: Addressing the whole public procurement cycle, from needs assessment to contract management and payment

Good governance approach: Promoting elements of transparency, good management, resistance to corruption, accountability and control

Methodology: A policy instrument building on good practices from OECD countries and beyond (e.g. Dubai, India, South Africa, etc.)

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Putting the results of the Moroccan study into perspective

Demonstrates common trends in Morocco, as well as in OECD countries:

- A decree that is in line with international standards, the main challenge is the implementation

- Risks in pre and post-bidding phases

- Importance of putting more efforts into the professionalisation of public procurement

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Joint Learning Study on Integrity In Public Procurement in Morocco

• Transparency?• Good management of public resources?• Resistance to corruption?• Accountability and control?

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Question for discussion

n What are the recent developments in your country to enhance transparency and integrity in public procurement?

n How could a joint learning study help you in enhancing integrity in public procurement in your country?

n How can the Checklist and other instruments of the OECD support reform efforts in the Middle East and North African region?