Full operationalization of Open Contracting and Effective Deployment and Use of Open Contracting Data Standards (OCDS) to Meet Diverse Stakeholders Needs in key MDAs (NGKD0002)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Action plan – Kaduna State, Nigeria, 2021 – 2023
Inception Report: Not available
Commitment Start: Oct 2021
Commitment End: Mar 2023
Institutions involved:
- Kaduna Public Procurement Authority
- Transparency and Accountability in Totality Initiative-FollowTaxes
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Health
- Legal Awareness for Nigerian Women
- Mando Road Youth Development Initiative
- Hope for Communities and Children
- Kaduna Youth and Community development Volunteers.
- WeCare Awareness Initiative
- Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria Kaduna state
- Coalition of Associations 4 Leadership, Peace, Empowerment & Development (CALPED)
- Giwa Local Government Youths Awareness
- Africa Media Development Foundation
- Bridge That Gap Initiative
- Dynamic family care center
- Dogara Community Development Foundation (DCDF)
- Ground Zero Radio Show (Invicta fm) / Procyon News
- African Network of Adolescents and Young Persons Development (ANAYD)
- Procyon news
- Initiative for Collective Voice, Accountability & Progress
- Community Development Charter Champion
- Adolescent and Youth Awareness Foundation
- Enhancing Communities Action for Peace And Better Health Initiatives (e-CAPH)
- News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
- Open Kaduna OGP Radio/Jalad Media Concept
Primary Policy Area:
Primary Sector:
OGP Value:
- Civic Participation
- Technology and Innovation for Transparency and Accountability
Description
Commitment ID
NGKD0002
Commitment Title
Full operationalization of Open Contracting and Effective Deployment and Use of Open Contracting Data Standards (OCDS) to Meet Diverse Stakeholders Needs in key MDAs
Problem
Despite the gains in the first action plan in launching the OCDS portal, the availability of useful procurement information at the various stages of the procurement process has remained a challenge. The Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Kaduna State government are unable to proactively disclose procurement information that is accessible to all citizens. This has further discouraged civic participation in the procurement process and affecting the chances for accountability, value for money in projects delivery.
Status quo
- Low level of civic participation and ownership in public procurement process in Kaduna State.
- Inadequate information and access to procurement data across all the sectors.
Action
From the first action plan, Kaduna State committed to progressive implementation of open contracting and the adoption of the open contracting data standards to enhance transparency, accountability and citizens’ engagement in public procurement and fiscal transparency.
The second action plan will prioritize the use of technology in timely data publication and availability, quality and use of public data by different categories of stakeholders; open the contracting process for citizens to access useful procurement information that can aid informed decision making, provide reliable feedback concerning-procurement at all stages of the process.
How will the commitment contribute to solving the public problem described above?
Open Contracting can offer the following values using innovative technology:
- Transparency: Enhanced disclosure of procurement data and information across the entire procurement cycle up to implementation will make the procurement process more transparent and reveal how public resources are expended.
- Accountability: Enhanced disclosure of procurement data and information will ensure that citizens understand the basis of decisions made along the procurement cycle. This will make decision makers take actions that reflect better use of public resources, knowing that their actions can be challenged through existing recourse mechanism.
- Service Delivery: The use of open contracting helps government to achieve value for money by providing a watchdog system that allows wider stakeholders critique and monitor implementation of contracts. This ultimately checkmates unethical conduct and sharp practices.
- Inclusion: Technology provides wider stakeholder participation in open contracting, thus limits human interface. This will allow stakeholders from all walks of life to interact, access, assess and give informed feedback on how government programs impact their lives.
- Citizen engagement: Availability of procurement data across the entire procurement cycle will ensure all stakeholders are able to monitor procurement activities and provide feedback. This will ensure that public contracts are delivered with value for money, and ultimately increase transparency.
What long-term goal as identified in your Open Government Strategy does this commitment relate to?
Effective and efficient procurement system evident in better contract outcomes that guarantee value for money, transparency, accountability, and robust civic participation.
Primary Policy Area
Open Contracting, Open Data
Primary Sector
Cross-sectoral, Public Services (general)
What OGP value is this commitment relevant to?
| Civic Participation | This commitment is relevant to publishing contract data in a timely and efficient manner for citizens to have access to contract data, encourage effective civic participation and guarantee value for money. This will create a platform and level playing field for citizens to leverage, engage and hold government accountable.This commitment is relevant to publishing contract data in a timely and efficient manner for citizens to have access to contract data, encourage effective civic participation and guarantee value for money. This will create a platform and level playing field for citizens to leverage, engage and hold government accountable. |
| Technology and Innovation for Transparency and Accountability | This commitment is relevant to using technology to drive innovation in data and engage citizens. The e-procurement system in Kaduna State will present data for tracking implementation of projects by citizens. This will increase public oversight of government and help reduce corruption by enabling greater transparency in the State and Local Government Areas.This commitment is relevant to using technology to drive innovation in data and engage citizens. The e-procurement system in Kaduna State will present data for tracking implementation of projects by citizens. This will increase public oversight of government and help reduce corruption by enabling greater transparency in the State and Local Government Areas. |