Croatia - Contribution to the country procurement assessment report

Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) is the use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT), especially the internet, by governments in conducting their relationships with suppliers for the acquisition of works, goods, and consultancy services required by the public sector. Breaking down the physical barriers of space and time, e-GP allows a more transparent and efficient information flow as well as improved access to information and services. Beneficiaries include not only governments and suppliers but also the public at large who can have access to transparent information on the public expenditure of taxpayers' money. Many countries around the world are investing into the design and implementation of more or less complex e-GP system as part of the modernization of their public procurement systems. Transparency, efficiency, and improved quality of government procurement are among the main benefits.