10th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the 10th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network (APPeN) on 11–12 December 2024 at the ADB headquarters in Manila, Philippines, followed by IT security training on 13 December 2024. This year’s conference focused on the digital transformation of public procurement, highlighting emerging trends in automation and the use of electronic procurement to achieve broader policy objectives and development outcomes.
On 13 December 2024, ADB conducted a one-day introductory training on IT system security. This training allowed conference participants to learn about international standards for securing their e-procurement systems and the importance of building operational capacity for such systems.
Topics Covered
- e-GP Implementation in ADB Member Countries
- eProcurement in Asia and the Pacific Region
- Opportunities and Challenges in Implementing e-GP Systems
- Improving Efficiency and Transparency in Procurement by State-Owned Enterprises
- Leveraging Technology for Efficient Procurement – Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence
- Enhancing Accountability and Integrity through e-GP
- Securing eProcurement Infrastructure, Platforms, and Physical Assets
- Confidentiality and Integrity of Data in eProcurement Systems
- Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISMS, Controls, and Supporting Standards
- ISO Controls for Vendor Management
- Aligning MDB Guidelines with ISO Implementation, Internal Audit Preparation, Pre-audit Strategies, Documentation, and Pre-audit Action Plans
Objectives
- The event continued the knowledge exchange and collaboration efforts of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network.
During the conference, participants had the opportunity to:
- Develop a wider network of e-GP experts and public sector managers involved in developing and implementing e-GP systems in their respective countries;
- Exchange views and foster better inter-regional e-GP cooperation and cross-border trade;
- Interact with ADB procurement specialists to gain a deeper understanding of ADB’s approach to e-GP;
- Identify potential areas for e-GP cooperation at bilateral and regional levels.
Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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11 Dec 2024 | Opening Session |
Opening Remarks |
Bruce Gosper |
11 Dec 2024 | Opening Session |
Video: Keynote Address |
Ki Keun Lim |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 1: Today and the Future of e- Procurement in Asia and the Pacific |
E-Government Procurement (eGP) in Asia and the Pacific 2.0 - Trends and Opportunities This presentation gives an overview of the achievements, challenges, and trends in electronic government procurement in the Asia Pacific region, including... |
Galiya Ismakova |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 1: Today and the Future of e- Procurement in Asia and the Pacific |
Republic of Korea’s Procurement Policy and System This presentation gives an overview of the future of eProcurement in the Asia and Pacific region, focusing on Republic of Korea's procurement policy and... |
Bongki Shin |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 1: Today and the Future of e- Procurement in Asia and the Pacific | Interconnectivity and Digitalization - Enabling Environment for e-GP | Peter Nicholls, ICT Specialist, Climate Change and Sustainable Department (CCSD), ADB |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 2: Opportunities and Challenges in Implementing e-GP Systems |
Study: East Asia and Pacific Countries e-Procurement Analysis This presentation gives an overview of the current eGP system usage in the Pacific Island Countries. |
Cris Nunes |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 2: Opportunities and Challenges in Implementing e-GP Systems |
Supporting Indigenous Communities for Sustainable Procurement and Pacific Public Infrastructure Principles This presentation gives an overview of promoting social inclusion and supporting indigenous communities in public procurement through electronic government... |
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11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 2: Opportunities and Challenges in Implementing e-GP Systems |
Bhutan's e-GP Implementation Challenges and Opportunities This presentation gives an overview of Bhutan's procurement system, focusing on the e-GP system journey, challenges, opportunities, and future plans. |
Leki Tshering |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 2: Opportunities and Challenges in Implementing e-GP Systems |
Papua New Guinea's e-GP Strategy and Roadmap This presentation gives an overview of the e-GP Strategy and Roadmap for Papua New Guinea's National Procurement Commission, focusing on opportunities... |
Joe Sapa |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 3: Improving Efficiency and Transparency in SOE Procurement |
Procurement System for Kyrgyz Republic Enterprises with State Shares This presentation gives an overview of the procurement system for enterprises with state shares in the Kyrgyz Republic, including regulations, procurement... |
Aliia Zhusupzhanova |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 3: Improving Efficiency and Transparency in SOE Procurement |
Prozzoro e-Sales e-Auction Ecosystem for Effective, Transparent, and Fair Sale and Lease of Government and Municipal Assets This presentation gives an overview ofProzorro.Sale, an e-Auction ecosystem for the effective, transparent, and fair sale and lease of government and ... |
Sergiy Boote |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 4: Leveraging Technology for Efficient Procurement |
Robotic Process Automation Prototype for Enhancing Machine- Readability of Procurement Documents This presentation gives an overview of the RPA prototype to enhance procurement documents' machine-readability. |
Robin Kumar Thakur |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 4: Leveraging Technology for Efficient Procurement |
A Framework for the Application of AI and Automation in e-GP This presentation gives an overview of the use of AI and automation in government procurement processes. |
Ramanathan Somasundaram |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 4: Leveraging Technology for Efficient Procurement |
Impact of Regulatory Changes on e- GP Systems - In-tend Case Study This presentation gives an overview of the impact of regulatory changes on e-GP systems, focusing on the 5 principles of good regulation and key areas... |
Paul Featherstone |
11 Dec 2024 | SESSION 4: Leveraging Technology for Efficient Procurement |
Intellect Government Procurement Exchange (iGPX) This presentation gives an overview of the transformation of government procurement processes through digital technologies and AI. |
Saumya Ranjan Behera |
Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 5: Enhancing Accountability and Integrity through e-GP |
Collecting Procurement Data and Outreach This presentation gives an overview of the advancements and initiatives in digital technologies, transparency, and accountability in government procurement... |
Giuseppe Busia |
12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 5: Enhancing Accountability and Integrity through e-GP |
Applying Innovation to Reduce Corruption in Public Procurement: Experiences of the Republic of Korea This presentation gives an overview of the application of innovation and technology to reduce corruption in public procurement, using the experiences ... |
Yunji Tak |
12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 5: Enhancing Accountability and Integrity through e-GP |
Improving Integrity in Public Procurement This presentation gives an overview of the integrity of public procurement through the use of Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) and implementing procurement... |
Lindsey Marchessault |
12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 5: Enhancing Accountability and Integrity through e-GP |
Case Studies from Uzbekistan and Poland: Case Studies – Uzbekistan and Poland on integration of Multiple Procurement Systems) This presentation gives an overview of the challenges and opportunities in infrastructure development in South Africa, as well as the digital tools being... |
Eliza Niewiadomska |
12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 6: Enhancing Competition through e- Commerce and Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) |
Electronic Procurement for Development and the Role of the GPA 2012 This presentation gives an overview of the role of e-procurement in development, the benefits of the GPA 2012, and best practices for promoting SME participationin... |
Astghik Solomonayan |
12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 6: Enhancing Competition through e- Commerce and Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) |
Electronic Procurement and Trade This presentation gives an overview of the importance of e-procurement, trade agreements, and the digital economy in New Zealand's government procurement... |
Karen English |
12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 7: Sharing knowledge and Practices for e-GP Implementation |
Group 1: e-GP Roadmaps and Strategy This presentation is about sharing good practices and strategies for implementing electronic government procurement (eGP) systems. |
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12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 7: Sharing knowledge and Practices for e-GP Implementation |
Group 2: Transition and improvement of Existing e-GP Systems The document focuses on the transition and improvement of existing e-GP systems. |
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12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 7: Sharing Knowledge and Practices for e-GP Implementation |
Group 3: Cyber Security and Management Capacity for e-GP The document focuses on Cyber Security and Management Capacity for e-GP. |
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12 Dec 2024 | SESSION 7: Sharing knowledge and Practices for e-GP Implementation |
Group 4: Using Procurement Data for Benchmarking and Value for Money Analyses The document is a summary of feedback and discussions focusing on using procurement data for benchmarking and value for money analyses. |
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12 Dec 2024 | Closing Session | Summary of the Conference Outcome | Galiya Ismakova, Director, PFP2, PPFD, ADB |
12 Dec 2024 | Closing Session | Remarks | Jeff Taylor, Deputy Director General and Chief Procurement Officer, PPFD, ADB |
Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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13 Dec 2024 | IT Security Training | Opening and Introduction | Nide Marie Bombay, e-GP Coordinator, ADB |
13 Dec 2024 | Session 1 |
Securing eProcurement Infrastructure, Platforms, and Physical Assets This presentation gives an overview of how to reduce cyber risk attacks in eProcurement systems. |
Blair Duncan |
13 Dec 2024 | Session 2 | Confidentiality and Integrity of Data in eProcurement Systems | Carl Lougher, Inception Inc. |
13 Dec 2024 | Session 3 | Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISMS, Controls and Supporting Standards ISO Controls for Vendor Management | Vlad de Ramos, Lumifywork Philippines |
13 Dec 2024 | Session 4 |
Aligning MDB Guidelines with ISO Implementation, Internal Audit Preparation and Pre-audit Strategies, Documentation and Preaudit Action Plan This presentation gives an overview of Vendor Management in ISO27001, emphasizing the importance of managing risks posed by vendors in information security... |
Vlad de Ramos |
13 Dec 2024 | Session 5 | Open Forum | Facilitator: Joe Fagan, e-GP Expert |