Contracting with Government: Avoiding Common Pitfalls & Procurement Fraud
Afriwise and ENSafrica have partnered to bring you an engaging webinar on the challenges and opportunities in government contracting. With governments being among the largest global spenders, this session will focus on the legal complexities, lessons from Uganda and Kenya, and strategies to identify and avoid procurement fraud. Download this webinar to gain valuable insights on public procurement, ethical contracting, and avoiding costly compliance missteps. Learn from experts how to navigate the high-stakes world of government contracts and protect your business from legal and financial risks.
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Key Insights and Takeaways
Navigating Government Procurement Requires Deep Legal Understanding
Successfully contracting with government entities in Africa demands not only compliance with procurement laws but also a nuanced grasp of local legal environments. The webinar emphasizes the importance of aligning your contracting strategy with specific legal frameworks in each jurisdiction. Legal experts from ENS across Uganda and Kenya highlighted key risk areas, such as bid irregularities, poor documentation, and contractual ambiguities, that commonly derail public contracts.
Common Pitfalls in Public Contracts Can Be Prevented with Proactive Risk Management
From misaligned expectations to failure in post-award obligations, the session covered the typical pitfalls businesses face when entering public sector contracts. Panelists advised that early-stage legal involvement, robust due diligence, and a clear audit trail can reduce the risk of disputes, delays, or disqualification. Real-life examples were used to demonstrate how small errors can escalate into major compliance breaches.
Procurement Fraud Remains a Significant Threat and Vigilance Is Key
Procurement fraud, ranging from bid-rigging to conflict-of-interest schemes, remains a prevalent issue across many African markets. The webinar provided practical insights on red flags to watch for and how to establish internal controls to detect and deter fraud. Attendees were urged to adopt a zero-tolerance approach and integrate legal risk reviews into every stage of the procurement cycle.
Uncover the legal traps and fraud risks that sink government contracts. Watch this expert-led webinar to protect your next deal.
