Procurement and Development

Code

LAWW4103

School

Law

Level

4

Credits

15

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module examines issues relating to procurement and development. It divides into two major components, the role of procurement in the delivery of aid to developing countries and the characteristics of procurement systems in developing countries. As to the role of procurement in the delivery of aid, the course examines the procurement procedures and policies of major multilateral, regional and national institutions. It covers the procurement procedures and policies of the development banks, in particular the World Bank and the regional development banks, the UN Development Programme, and EU institutions. The course also examines the procurement procedures and policies of the major bilateral aid institutions, though here it must necessarily be selective. As for the characteristics of procurement systems in developing countries, the course explores the move towards reform of procurement systems, the role of the UNCITRAL Model Law, and problems associated with capacity building in developing countries.

Target Students

Only available to students on U7PPBPLP LLM Public Procurement Law and Policy, U7PPBPLPC PGCert Public Procurement Law and Policy, OR U7PPBPLPD PGDip Public Procurement Law and Policy. This module cannot be taken with LAWW4104.

Classes

Students are provided with materials for self-directed learning. Optional in-person teaching sessions take place partway through the relevant semester.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: 5 pages

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of the major legal and policy issues relating to procurement and development, including a basic facility with the role and procedures of development banks in public procurement.

Conveners

• Prof Anna-Maria La Chimia