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Local Chapter project

Improving Access to Public Contract and Procurement Data

DataData AnalysisWeb applicationData Visualization
Start date
November 25, 2022
Finish date
January 8, 2023
Project status
completed
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

  1. 1

    Week 1

    Data Collection

  2. 2

    Week 2

    Data Pre-Processing

  3. 3

    Week 3

    Web app development

  4. 4

    Week 4

    Web app development

  5. 5

    Week 5

    Dashboard integration

  6. 6

    Week 6

    Web app deployment and hosting

What you'll learn

Participants will learn about:

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

Get involved

What to expect from a Local Chapter project

First project

  • Welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners.
  • Focuses on education and collaborative delivery.
  • Produces open-source project work.

Benefits

  • Address a significant real-world problem with your skills.
  • Build your project portfolio.
  • Demonstrate your work to organizations and project partners.

Requirements

  • Working English communication.
  • A learning mindset.
  • Commitment to collaborative project work.