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10th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network Opens in Manila, Philippines

- Sharing Best Practices and Exploring Cooperation Opportunities under the Theme of Digital Transformation and Sustainable Procurement

- PPS Administrator Lim Ki-keun Highlights the "Strategic Role of Public Procurement" in Keynote Speech

The Public Procurement Service (PPS) of Korea announced its participation in the "10th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network," hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in Manila, Philippines, from December 11 to 12.

The Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network (APPeN), established in 2015 by the initiative of PPS under ADB, is the largest public procurement network in the Asia-Pacific region, comprising 40 member countries. Since its inception, APPeN has played a pivotal role of promoting e-procurement and modernizing public procurement infrastructure. This effort has significantly increased e-procurement adoption among member countries, growing from 12 countries in 2013 to 22 in 2018 and 33 in 2022.

This year’s conference reflects rapid advancements in technology, such as AI, and centers on the theme, "Advancing Electronic Procurement and Sustainable Procurement through Digital Transformation." Key discussion topics include: ▲ Snapshot and the Future of e-Procurement, ▲ Leveraging Technology for Efficient Procurement, and ▲ Enhancing Accountability and Transparency in e-Government Procurement (e-GP).

PPS Administrator Lim Ki-keun delivered a keynote speech online on the opening day and emphasized the strategic use of public procurement, introducing Korea’s initiatives such as: ▲ As a “true friend of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, ventures and innovative companies,” supporting them to participate in the public procurement market, ▲ A steadfast commitment to “Going back to the basics” of public procurement, and ▲ The digital transformation of Korea’s e-GP platform “KONEPS” (Korea ON-line E-Procurement System).

This year, PPS has successfully collaborated with ADB on two groundbreaking projects to advance "K-Procurement" in the region as follows.

First, PPS invited procurement officials from 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific region so that they could experience and practice using KONEPS. This program facilitated deeper understanding and exploration of how KONEPS could be adopted in participating countries.

Second, policy leaders from 14 countries gathered to learn about Korea’s procurement policies and e-procurement expertise. This event is expected to further accelerate the adoption of “K-Procurement” infrastructure across the region.

Administrator Lim Ki-keun remarked, "APPeN, co-established by PPS and ADB, continues to play a dynamic role in modernizing public procurement administration in the region. PPS will remain committed to promoting fairness, transparency, and efficiency in public procurement throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Building on this foundation, we aim to create best practices for the strategic use of public procurement on a global scale by deepening international cooperation."

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