THE Public Procurement Commission (PPC) recently concluded a two-day training session designed to improve the understanding and execution of public procurement processes. Held from September 3rd to 5th, 2024, at the Ministry of Public Service (MOPS) Training Centre, the workshop saw 22 participants from 18 public entities in attendance.

The training, aimed at public officers and procurement professionals, was conducted by a team of experts from the PPC, including Dwight Dodson (Head of Operations), Esther Osborne (Attorney-at-Law), Antonio Yhan (Training Officer), Prakash Sookdeo (Procurement Specialist), Savion Paddy (Civil Engineer), and Davindra Singh (Procurement Specialist). The programme covered essential areas of the public procurement framework, including an introduction to public procurement legislation, best practices, procurement cycles, contract management, and tender evaluation processes.
In line with the PPC’s constitutional mandate under Article 212AA (1)(b) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, the workshop sought to promote awareness of the rules, procedures, and special requirements of public procurement among public bodies, suppliers, and contractors. Additionally, the initiative fulfills Section 17(2)(c) of the Procurement Act, Cap. 73:05, which mandates the PPC to organise procurement training seminars.

The PPC emphasised its commitment to transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement. These training sessions are part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen procurement practices across government agencies, ensuring that participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to execute their duties in accordance with best practices.

For more information or to schedule a future training session, interested parties can contact the PPC at (592) 226-3729, (592) 231-7306, or (592) 226-2364, or via email at operations@ppc.org.gy.