The Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) proudly joins the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) in celebrating Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month this May! 

With the theme “From Red Tape to Red Carpet: Better Business Movement in Bagong Pilipinas”, we unite in a month-long series of initiatives and engagements that champion citizen-focused, transparent, and efficient governance.

The Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) invites everyone to watch Panel 9 – Connecting the Dots: Public Procurement Practices Around the Globe, part of the East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference (EAP IPPC).

This insightful session, scheduled on the third day of the event, 30 April 2025, will bring together global experiences, highlighting impactful innovations, challenges, and transformative strategies in public procurement. It aims to showcase how procurement practices are evolving into powerful tools for promoting global progress and equitable development.

The Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) invites everyone to watch online the highly anticipated Panel 8 – Unmasking Ownership: Enhancing Transparency in Procurement of the East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference (EAP IPPC), happening on 30 April 2025, the third day of the event.

This session goes beyond surface-level transparency by addressing the critical issue of beneficial ownership. It will explore how uncovering hidden ownership structures strengthens public trust, mitigates corruption risks, and promotes equity in procurement processes. The panel will feature procurement authorities from across the East Asia and Pacific Region, along with invited line agencies, all working together to advance meaningful reforms and accountability in public procurement.

Join us for an empowering session at the East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference (EAP IPPC) on 29 April 2025, the second day of the event,  featuring the theme Women at the Forefront: Transforming Procurement through Inclusion (Panel 5).

This session will spotlight the transformative impact of women-led businesses in public procurement, highlighting creative approaches and bold initiatives that break down barriers, empower women entrepreneurs, and reshape procurement systems to be more equitable and inclusive.

The upcoming East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference, happening on 28 to 30 April 2025, with the theme “Procurement for the People: Bridging Innovation, Value for Money, and Accountability,” will bring together procurement leaders from 20 countries to advance the modernization of procurement systems, optimize public spending, and strengthen transparency and accountability in government processes.

On the second day of the East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference (EAPIPPC) in Manila, participants will dive deeper into the theme, “Procurement for the People: Bridging Innovation, Value for Money, and Accountability.” Among the highlights is Panel 4, “Sustainable Procurement: Beyond Green Policies to Real Impact,” which focuses on the rapidly evolving field of sustainability in procurement.

Join us for Panel 3, Raising the Bar: Professionalizing Procurement for Impact at the East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference on 28 April 2025. This session will explore how professionalization in procurement strengthens accountability and drives value for money. It will delve into training, capacity-building, and certification programs as vital pathways to enhance strategic decision-making and build public trust in procurement systems.

Did you know? Public procurement drives spending of 9.3% of East Asia and the Pacific’s GDP. That’s a huge slice of the budget that can transform lives through better services and smarter spending.

Join us at the East Asia & Pacific International Public Procurement Conference happening 28 to 30 April 2025 in Manila, co-hosted by the Philippine Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) and The World Bank.

Discover how countries are reimagining procurement—making it smarter, more efficient, and more impactful. Don’t miss out on the region’s most important conversation on spending that shapes the future.

The event will be attended by procurement authorities from the East Asia and Pacific region, along with invited line agencies. Join us on Facebook Live on 28 April 2025 through the official GPPB-TSO account and take part in this impactful conversation.

We are excited to invite everyone to join us live on Facebook for Panel 2 of the East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference on 28 April 2025.

This session, titled “Procurement for Generation Beta: Delivering Value for the Future,” promises an engaging discussion on how procurement can adapt to meet the evolving priorities of Generation Beta. The panel will explore innovative strategies to redefine value for money, expanding its meaning beyond cost to align with long-term societal goals and sustainable outcomes. By connecting today’s strategic investments with tomorrow’s generational needs, this panel aims to reshape procurement practices to deliver outcomes that resonate with societal expectations.

This session, titled “Procurement for Generation Beta: Delivering Value for the Future,” promises an engaging discussion on how procurement can adapt to meet the evolving priorities of Generation Beta. The panel will explore innovative strategies to redefine value for money, expanding its meaning beyond cost to align with long-term societal goals and sustainable outcomes. By connecting today’s strategic investments with tomorrow’s generational needs, this panel aims to reshape procurement practices to deliver outcomes that resonate with societal expectations.

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!