Professionalizing Public Procurement: Lessons & Global Insights

Public procurement accounts for a significant share of government spending globally, yet too often it is carried out by practitioners who lack formal qualifications, clear career pathways, or institutional recognition. The OECD has documented how the professionalization of public procurement — through structured competency frameworks, rigorous certification, and accreditation — is one of the most powerful levers for improving value for money, reducing corruption risk, and strengthening public service delivery.

Building on these global and country-level lessons, we invite you to join us for a high-level knowledge exchange bringing together leading voices from international organizations, development finance institutions, and government.

Whether you work in procurement reform, public financial management, institutional capacity building, or development finance, this event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from practitioners and policymakers redefining what it means to be a procurement professional.