Virtual workshop: Transforming South Africa’s procurement system

The United Nations Office of Drug and Crime (UNODC) and the British High Commission South Africa, with the Open Contracting Partnership and Open Ownership, will host a virtual workshop on Transforming Procurement System in South Africa, to be held on 8 December 2020, from 9h00 – 13h00 SAST.

The workshop coincides with International Anti-Corruption Day, and is aimed at bringing together key stakeholders in South Africa to build an understanding of the links between public procurement, open contracting, and beneficial ownership; sharing best practices and resources; and identifying potential opportunities for collaboration to improve transparency and accountability of supply chain management in South Africa.

Highlights of the event will include high-level speakers from the UNODC and Chapter 9 oversight institutions; reflections from academia, media and civil society – including Corruption Watch – and breakout and discussion groups to allow for deeper conversations and development of recommendations.