Session 2 – Why upgrading public procurement systems matters
Panel session followed by Q&A chaired by National Economic Development Authority of the Philippines on public procurement reforms in the context of regional economic integration
Ms. Caroline Nicholas, Senior Legal Officer, International Trade Law Division, UNCITRAL Secretariat: International Agreements provisions related to public procurement (GPA of the WTO, TPP, UNCITRAL) and benefits for countries
Ministry of Planning and Investment, Government of Vietnam: The process, challenges and benefits for Vietnam to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Ms. Elodie Beth, Regional Anti-Corruption Advisor, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub: Balancing efficiency and corruption prevention, establishing sound and appropriate procurement systems. Reflections on Article 9 of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in preparation for the upcoming second review cycle.