Tanzania

Why was a MAPS assessment initiated?

The Government of Tanzania (GoT) initiated this assessment to develop a reform plan for building a sustainable, effective, and efficient public procurement system. The assessment aimed to identify gaps, benchmark against international standards, and provide recommendations.

Who initiated the assessment?

The assessment was initiated by the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Finance and Planning, with support from international partners such as the World Bank.

Brief description of the country procurement system 

• Degree of centralization: The procurement system is decentralized, with Procuring Entities (PEs) managing their own procurement. The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) provides oversight.
• Regulation level: The system is highly regulated, governed by the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2023, which replaced the PPA 2011.
• Supranational regulations: The system aligns with international best practices but is not subject to specific supranational procurement regulations.

Additional relevant context: 

The assessment comes at a time when Tanzania is expanding its e-procurement system (NeST), implementing sustainable procurement practices, and strengthening institutional capacity.