This presentation shares the grappling experience in identifying the demand for skills in the Pacific region over the last two years, with 2012 as reference year. Skills transfer by procurement as an option, through the case of London Olympics as an example, is discussed.

City West Water in the City of Melbourne in Australia procures a wide range of goods and services. A delegations policy, along with a number of procurement policies and procedures, are put in place to ensure the proper administration of public funds.