The Democratic Institute of Kosovo (KDI) hosted a discussion panel titled, “Public Procurement in Kosovo: Beyond Technical Changes – Towards a Structural Reform of Public Procurement in Kosovo,” which presented key findings and recommendations for reforming the nation’s public procurement system. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including representatives from public institutions, deputies, civil society organizations, subject matter experts, and members of the international community. Florent Spahija, KDI Program Manager, opened the panel by emphasizing that public procurement must be viewed as more than just an administrative process.
He stated that it functions as a mechanism with a direct impact on citizens’ lives, noting that failures in public projects or those that fail to meet citizen needs indicate a failure in value creation. The discussion focused on moving beyond superficial or technical adjustments to achieve deep structural reforms within the public procurement framework in Kosovo. Participants engaged in detailed discussions concerning systemic improvements.
The goal of the panel was to outline comprehensive strategies that can enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability within the entire public procurement cycle. The recommendations presented aim to build a more robust and citizen-centric system for how public funds are utilized in Kosovo.
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