Aug 2026· Global Journal of Purchasing and Procurement Management· 0 citations
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of e-procurement transparency practices on procurement efficiency in county governments.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low-cost advantage as compared to field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The findings indicate that E-Procurement Transparency Practices significantly improve Procurement Efficiency by enhancing transparency, accountability, supplier participation, regulatory compliance, and access to procurement information while reducing procurement delays, costs, paperwork, and opportunities for corruption. However, their effectiveness depends on adequate ICT infrastructure, employee competence, management support, supplier readiness, and regulatory compliance. The review also identified conceptual, contextual, and geographical gaps, as most previous studies focused on general e-procurement or procurement performance rather than the specific impact of E-Procurement Transparency Practices on Procurement Efficiency in county governments, highlighting the need for further context-specific research.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework, institutional theory may be used to anchor future studies on analyze the impact of e-procurement transparency practices on procurement efficiency in county governments. County procurement departments should invest in continuous staff training, supplier sensitization programmers, cybersecurity, and modern information and communication technology infrastructure to improve system reliability, transparency, and user confidence. National and county governments should strengthen procurement legislation and regulatory frameworks by making the implementation of comprehensive E-Procurement Transparency
Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) has become a critical digital governance mechanism for enhancing transparency, accountability, efficiency, and competitiveness in public procurement. However, the effectiveness of e-procurement depends not only on technological implementation but also on institutional readiness, operational capacity, and supportive regulatory frameworks. This study investigates the implementation challenges of the e-GP system within the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) of Bangladesh and identifies strategies for improving procurement governance. A qualitative research approach was employed through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) involving 206 Procurement Entity (PE) officers representing various procurement roles, including PE users, Tender Opening Committee (TOC) members, administrators, and Tender Evaluation Committee (TEC) members. The findings reveal that although e-GP has improved procurement digitalization, approximately 86% of respondents continue to experience challenges related to procurement time, operational processes, system functionality, and institutional procedures. Key challenges include lengthy tender evaluation processes, excessive documentation requirements, and delayed financial clearance, incomplete digitalization of evaluation activities, weak document verification, and coordination difficulties among procurement committees. The study also identifies governance challenges, including limited participation of small and medium contractors, and continued dependence on physical documentation. These findings indicate that digital procurement transformation requires more than technological adoption; it requires integrated institutional and governance reforms. The study recommends strengthening system reliability, automating procurement processes, improving effective banking integration, expanding user training, and developing competitive procurement mechanisms to transform e-GP into a comprehensive digital procurement governance system.
M. Rashid, Mohammad Shorif Uddin, S. Begum· International Journal of Eng...· 0 citations
This research investigated how the National e-Procurement System contributes to sustainable public procurement by analyzing its contribution to sustainable public procurement through four dimensions: reduction of paperwork, carbon emissions reduction, cartridge reduction, and reduction of transportation and communication cost for procuring organizations and suppliers. The study is guided by the natural-resource-based view, transaction cost economics, and the technology-organization-environment framework. An empirical desktop-review design was employed. Data was deliberately selected from Tanzanian laws; Public Procurement Regulatory Authority reports and guidelines; the National e-Procurement System sources; the 2025 Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems report; and precisely 20 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2024 and 2026. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal that e-tendering, bidding, evaluation, approval, contract management, and communication minimize the use of paper, copy, bind, and storage processes. Also, the National e-Procurement System saved 617.85 tons of carbon dioxide emissions in one year. Moreover, Tanzania’s National e-Procurement System also eliminates the need for travel on behalf of both the suppliers and the purchasing organization, as well as officers of the purchasing organization. In this way, costs of fuel, fare, accommodation, courier services, and opportunity costs are reduced along with expanding geographical reach for tender documents. The study recommends that Public Procurement Regulatory Authority should integrate a sustainability dashboard into Tanzania’s National e-Procurement System to monitor resource savings and independently verify avoided carbon dioxide emissions. Also, Tanzania’s National e-Procurement System should promote environmentally friendly supplies while the government improves connectivity, training and support to prevent supplier exclusion.
Y. Masoud· African Journal of Empirical...· 0 citations
Public procurement plays an important role in promoting efficient service delivery, accountability, and value for money, accounting for approximately 10–15% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in many economies. Despite increasing adoption of electronic procurement (e-procurement), many organisations in Zambia continue to experience supply chain inefficiencies. This study assessed the effect of e-procurement practices on supply chain performance in selected organisations in Zambia. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was adopted, involving 192 respondents for the quantitative component and 15 key informants for the qualitative component. Stratified random sampling and purposive sampling were employed, while quantitative data were analysed using SPSS version 25 and qualitative data through thematic analysis.
The results revealed moderate to high utilisation of e-procurement practices, with 63.0% of respondents reporting high or very high utilisation (mean = 3.64). E-procurement significantly improves supply chain performance, particulary, procurement efficiency (mean = 4.1), and availability of goods (mean = 4.04). ICT infrastructure, staff technical capacity, and organisational behaviour were positively associated with supply chain performance, jointly explaining 64.3% of its variation (R² = 0.643).
The study concludes that effective implementation of e-procurement significantly enhances supply chain performance in selected organisations in Zambia. It recommends strengthening ICT infrastructure, investing in continuous staff capacity building, enhancing supplier integration, and evaluation mechanisms to maximise the benefits of e-procurement. The study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the determinants of successful e-procurement implementation in the Zambian context and offers practical insights for policymakers and organisational leaders seeking to improve supply chain performance through digital procurement systems.
Yolanda Kapita, M. Nsefu· International Journal For Mu...· 0 citations
Although digital transformation has the potential to revolutionize public procurement and strengthen good governance in South African municipalities, its success depends on strategic leadership, investment in digital infrastructure, capacity building, and the development of effective regulatory frameworks.
This study aims to analyze in detail the problems of implementing government procurement of goods/services that occurred in Indonesia in the period of 2025. Government procurement of goods and services in Indonesia is a complex process and has a significant impact on the success of national development. This study focuses on new policies, the application of technology in procurement, as well as issues such as transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Data are taken from various official government reports, articles, and the results of interviews with related parties. The research method used is a qualitative method, with a total of 68 informants. The results of the study, government procurement of goods and services in Indonesia in 2025 shows some progress in terms of policy and technology, but still faces major challenges related to transparency, accountability, and human resource competency. Increased technological capacity and stricter law enforcement are needed to realize more effective and efficient procurement. The novelty in this study is, providing recommendations for improvements based on the cases of procurement of goods/services analyzed, the government needs to strengthen policies and implementation of more accountable and transparent procurement. Supervision and law enforcement, conducting stricter supervision of the procurement process and taking firm action against any form of deviation to reduce the risk of criminal acts of corruption.
Public procurement is widely recognized as a sensitive and high-risk area for corruption and inefficiency, often affected by opacity and weak accountability. In Nepal, the introduction of the electronic government procurement (e-GP) system signifies a major digital governance reform aimed at enhancing transparency and procedural integrity. This study examines the impact of e GP on transparency in public procurement, focusing on information accessibility, process visibility, fair competition, and stakeholder trust. The analysis is based on survey data from 84 stakeholders, including government officials, bidders, and oversight personnel. Quantitative techniques, including Friedman Chi-square tests and ANOVA, were employed to assess perceived transparency outcomes. The findings indicate that e-GP has improved access to procurement information and strengthened procedural openness; however, challenges persist in traceability and stakeholder engagement, particularly during bidding and contract award stages. The study highlights that technological reforms alone are insufficient without complementary institutional strengthening.
