10th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network

Series: Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network Conference

10th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network

11 December 2024 to 13 December 2024
ADB headquarters, Manila
Philippines

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.
Program and Learning Materials: 
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
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...
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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

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