Open Gov Challenge: Brazil

Open Contracting for Federal Infrastructure Projects

What’s the issue? There is a lack of transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More in the public procurementTransparency in the procurement process can help combat corruption and waste that plagues a significant portion of public procurement budgets globally. Technical specifications: Commitments that aim t... of federal infrastructure projects due to data fragmentation across different agencies. The lack of requirements for public engagement on these projects also prevents communities from effectively voicing their concerns and monitoring their outcomes.

What’s the plan? The government committed to improving open contractingA transparent procurement process, known as open contracting, increases competition, improves public service delivery, and ensures governments better value for their money. Technical specifications: C... policies for infrastructure projects and increasing public engagement on project planning, implementation, and evaluation, such as by creating a permanent space for dialogue. The commitmentOGP commitments are promises for reform co-created by governments and civil society and submitted as part of an action plan. Commitments typically include a description of the problem, concrete action... will focus on increasing data interoperability and integration in the public procurement portal and disclosing information on all federal infrastructure projects.

Why is this ambitious? This commitment has the potential to increase public engagement in public infrastructure contracts throughout the entire project cycle. It also uses a whole-of-government approach by coordinating reform with key sectoral ministries through the Comptroller’s Office.