“Public Procurement Reform and Importance in the Current Economic Climate” Pamela Bigart, Lead Procurement Specialist, World Bank Ms. Bigart will speak about the importance of Public Procurement Systems in how public money is spent, overall spending in procurement in different countries, the role of technology in improving procurement processes, as well as specific procurement reforms.

1. Public Procurement Reform and Importance in the Current Economic Climate Contributions to Economic Stability and Growth Pamela Bigart World Bank 22 May 2009