At the East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference in Manila, Philippines, on April 28-30, 2025, we explore how procurement extends beyond contracts to become a powerful tool for social impact, innovation, and accountability. Panel 1 – Procurement in Action: From Contracts to Societal Impact will highlight how how procurement serves as a strategic tool and policy driver in achieving critical social mandates including SMEs, Jobs and Gender. This session will focus on how procurement mechanisms are designed to address societal needs, empower communities, and deliver lasting impacts, showcasing its transformative role in governance. Through real-world examples, this session will showcase on how procurement mechanisms are designed to address societal needs, empower communities, and deliver lasting impacts, showcasing its transformative role in governance. Join us as we bridge innovation with governance to make procurement truly work for the people!

The event will be attended by procurement authorities from the East Asia and Pacific region, along with invited line agencies. Everyone is encouraged to watch the event live on Facebook through the official GPPB-TSO account.

To know more about the event, you may visit https://ippcmanila.gppb.gov.ph/. For any queries, please send email to ippcmanila@gppb.gov.ph.