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- 1. THE ROLE OF PROCUREMENT IN THE REALISATION OF THE OBJECTIVES OF VISION 2040 Professor Benon C Basheka, PhD Dean, School of Business and Management Uganda Technology and Management University bbasheka@yahoo.co.uk, bbasheka@utamu.ac.ug Mobile: +256782459354
- 2. Does Procurement Have a role….. • Getting an answer to this question demands an understanding of some basics
- 3. What is Government? • Government is the means by which state policy is enforced, as well as the mechanism for determining the policy of the state. • Government of any kind currently affects every human activity in many important ways • Governments are of different forms but the role of procurement in attaining vision 2040 is properly addressed in a democracy context
- 4. Democratic Governments • Are supported (at least at the time of the election) by a majority of the populace (provided the election was held fairly • Democratic governments have politicians and administrators working on behalf of the citizens • Procurement officers/professionals therefore have a duty to satisfy the broader interests of the masses through their diligent service to society
- 5. Role of Government in Society • Throughout civilization governments have had more than a role of defending the nation against enemies. – The government has an obligation to plan against tough times. – Governments have an obligation to keep peace and enforce laws. – They have an obligation to protect the populace against pestilence. – They have an obligation to facilitate trade for goods that cannot be produced. – They have an obligation to aid those who have encountered catastrophic events.
- 6. Role of Government in Society • Throughout civilization governments have had more than a role of defending the nation against enemies. – The government has an obligation to plan against tough times. – Governments have an obligation to keep peace and enforce laws. – They have an obligation to protect the populace against pestilence. – They have an obligation to facilitate trade for goods that cannot be produced. – They have an obligation to aid those who have encountered catastrophic events.