Pilot Joint Learning Study
Integrity in Public Procurement in
Morocco
Elodie Beth, Administrator
OECD Public Governance and Territorial
Development Directorate
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
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Objective review :
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.
A balanced approach:
Perspectives from Arab and OECD countries with various
systems to provide options for reform for the country being
reviewed – Canada, Dubai/EAU and France
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Joint Learning for country and peer reviewers:
Share with other countries their experience and good practices
Learn from other countries’ practices and approaches
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Quality:
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:
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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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Analysis
Interviews
Questionnaire
Research
Joint Learning Process in Morocco
• Transparency?
• Good management of public
resources?
• Resistance to corruption?
• Accountability and control?
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Question for discussion
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What are the recent developments in your country to enhance
transparency and integrity in public procurement?
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How could a joint learning study help you in enhancing integrity
in public procurement in your country?
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How can the Checklist and other instruments of the OECD
support reform efforts in the Middle East and North African
region?
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