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Support to Dialogue on Public Procurement
The Ukraine EU FTA is likely to involve progressive approximation of
Ukraine’s legislation with the EC acquis and the introduction of
mutual access to their respective markets at all levels on the basis
of national treatment.
The main benefits of this to Ukraine will be to increase efficiency
of public investment in Ukraine (lower, more competitive bids)
leading to increased government investment (from procurement
savings) and increased trade in goods and services from Ukrainian
business as they win EU public procurement contracts.
The key issues, which
stakeholders and negotiators need to address are:
How much and how quickly to adopt EU public
procurement laws, practises and mutual access
Stakeholders in
Ukraine should adopt a position on these key issues based on
analysis of a number of factors which will determine how these
potential changes will affect them.
Opportunities: The level of integration will
depend on the benefits to Ukraine (perceived and actual).
Laws: The legislative changes needed will depend on the difference
between the current legislative framework and that of the EU.
Institutions: Compliance with public procurement legislation
requires an effective institutional framework.
Capacity: Implementation will require capacity of government and
politicians to effect the changes required and implement the rules
effectively.
Related documents can
be downloaded by clicking on the links below:
ISSUES PAPER 1: PUBLIC
PROCUREMENT
STAKEHOLDER POSITION
PAPER 1: PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
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