Inter-American Development Bank
Regional Operations Support Office
Sustainable Development Department



e-Government Procurement (e-GP):
Lessons Learned and
New Opportunities for Development

International Event
Washington, DC - USA
February 21st and 22nd, 2002

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Objectives  

Share lessons learned in the use of electronic means in government procurement (e-GP) by different countries participating in the symposium to promote:
  - Transparency
- Efficiency and savings
- Regional and local development, competitiveness and incentives to small and medium businesses
- Regional integration
Propose specific instruments to provide assistance to Latin American and Caribbean countries in the development and implementation of e-GP systems.