Floundering procurement policy threatens growth
Treasury must clarify legislation so small businesses can benefit
08 May 2022 - 00:00
Public procurement spend in SA represents 25%-30% of GDP, more than R1-trillion annually. It presents government with enormous opportunity to drive sustainable development objectives of the country, which include economic growth, job creation, broadening economic participation and addressing poverty and inequality...
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