This document discusses the role of procurement in realizing Uganda's Vision 2040 objectives. It defines government as the means of enforcing state policy and determining policy. In a democratic context, procurement officers have a duty to satisfy the broader public interest through diligent service. The document outlines several roles of government in society, including planning for difficult times, maintaining peace and law, protecting against dangers, facilitating trade, and aiding those affected by disasters. Procurement can help attain Vision 2040 by supporting these roles of government in service of citizens.
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The Role of Procurement in Realizing Uganda's Vision 2040 Goals
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.