Improving Access to Public Contract and Procurement Data

Challenge Background

In Nigeria, it is estimated that up to 30 percent of all government contracts and procurement are awarded through corruption. A survey found that 92% of firms had experienced some form of corruption when contracting with the government. The most common forms of corruption included bribery (68%), kickbacks (47%), and embezzlement (33%).

This high level of corruption in Nigerian contracts has led to several problems for the country. First, it has made it difficult for the government to attract and retain qualified personnel. Second, it has led to several poorly executed projects, which have often been abandoned. Third, it has made it difficult for the government to collect taxes, as many firms underreport their income to avoid paying bribes. Finally, corruption has made it difficult for the government to attract foreign investment, as many potential investors are unwilling to do business in a country where corruption is so prevalent. Hence, there is a need for a more robust technological approach to facilitate accessibility and transparency in contract and procurement data.

Project Timeline

What you'll learn

Participants will learn about:

1. Data Collection 2. Data preprocessing 3. Web application development 4. Dashboard development and deployment