Promoting equal access to government opportunities in Kenya
Promoting equal access to government opportunities in Kenya

Promoting equal access to government opportunities in Kenya

Geographical Area
KenyaAfrica
Scope
National
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PlanPlanEstablish an enabling environment Establish an enabling environment PrioritizePrioritizeMonitoring & evaluationMonitoring & evaluationBuild support and capabilitiesBuild support and capabilitiesCreate an Action Plan Create an Action Plan
ImplementImplementAssess needsAssess needsChoose a procurement methodChoose a procurement methodEngage with the marketEngage with the marketSet sustainability criteriaSet sustainability criteriaPrepare contract obligationsPrepare contract obligationsMonitor implementationMonitor implementation
Open data & measuring progressOpen data & measuring progressOptions for data use Options for data use SPP uptakeSPP uptakeCarbon reductionCarbon reductionGender inclusionGender inclusionLife cycle costingLife cycle costingEconomic DevelopmentEconomic Development
Sector guidanceSector guidanceConstruction sectorConstruction sectorICT sectorICT sector

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In 2013, Kenya officially launched The Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) program. The aim of the program was to facilitate the participation in Government opportunities to enterprises owned by women, youth, and people with disabilities. This program establishes that procuring entities should allocate at least 30% of its procurement spend for contracts to micro and small enterprises owned by women, youth and persons with disabilities. Research regarding the impact of Kenya’s AGPO programme between 2013 and 2016 shows that only 7,71% out of the 30% of available tenders worth 5M and above were awarded to AGPO firms (procuring entities were not reporting on contracts below 5M until 2017). Among some of the programme’s achievements is an 82% increase in number of youth owned enterprises. Sensitization, public engagement, and promoting transparency in public procurement, are some of key approaches that are being taken to drive the benefits of AGPO. Progress on this can be seen through their public procurement information portal.