PPDA Engages Government Entities on eGP System Performance and Reporting

PPDA ENGAGES GOVERNMENT ENTITIES ON EGP SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND REPORTING

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) hosted a high-level engagement with representatives from 36 government entities onboarded on the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system. Held at the PPDA-URF Towers in Nakasero on 25th March 2025, the meeting focused on assessing the system’s performance, addressing challenges, and discussing upcoming enhancements to improve procurement data reporting and communication.

PPDA Executive Director, Benson Turamye, opened the meeting by emphasizing the importance of procurement reporting in driving transparency and efficiency. He highlighted that accurate and timely data submission is critical for assessing performance, identifying inefficiencies, and making informed policy decisions. He encouraged all entities to embrace digital transformation, stating that “Digital transformation in procurement is no longer an option but a necessity.”

He further called on PDEs to comply with reporting requirements, ensuring that procurement data remains comprehensive and accessible as the system undergoes upgrades.

Following the Executive Director’s remarks, the engagement featured an interactive Question and Answer session chaired by Dr. Aloysius Byaruhanga, the Director Performance Monitoring (Central Government). Accounting Officers and Heads of Procurement and Disposal Units (PDUs) present raised critical concerns about system functionality. They highlighted the issue of double submission of procurement data, calling for better alignment between the two systems, Electronic Government Procurement System (eGP) and the Government Procurement Portal (GPP), to avoid redundancy and confusion.

Participants asked PPDA to accelerate the development of critical modules that would enhance the system’s efficiency. Others inquired about the timeframe for implementing the system upgrades and whether the current measures were short-term or part of a long-term strategy.

Responding to these concerns, Dr. Byaruhanga explained that while PPDA is actively working to improve the system, it does not have sole control over the upgrade timelines. He reassured PDEs that efforts are ongoing in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition. He further emphasized that PPDA had proactively engaged with system users and stakeholders to identify and address potential challenges, reinforcing the commitment to ensuring a seamless procurement process.

Dr. Byaruhanga urged PDEs to comply with the interim measure of submitting procurement data through the Government Procurement Portal (GPP) while improvements to the eGP system are underway. He assured participants that official communication would be sent to all entities regarding data submission requirements.

The engagement concluded with PPDA reaffirming its commitment to continuous system improvement, training, and stakeholder collaboration. PDEs were encouraged to remain engaged in the process, provide feedback on system functionality, and comply with interim reporting measures to maintain transparency and accountability in public procurement.

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