ART - Building Public Procurement Capacity & Capability - Executive Summary 2008

The document discusses various aspects related to procurement and the format of the IRSPP 4 workshop. It begins by mentioning the importance of understanding the impact of procurement on organizations and how it can be measured. The document then moves on to discuss how procurement should be portrayed, including its purpose, role, and identity. The document also emphasizes the importance of identifying best practices in procurement by learning from both failure and success. It suggests that the format of the IRSPP 4 workshop should involve more countries and facilitate information exchange through a practitioner forum. The focus of the workshop should be on identifying common measures that can be implemented across nations and levels. In terms of the format of the workshop, the document suggests dividing participants into small groups to facilitate in-depth discussions. It also recommends arranging the workshop streams around focused disciplines. Overall, the document highlights the importance of understanding and measuring the impact of procurement, portraying its purpose and role, and identifying best practices through a collaborative workshop format.