A simple and consistent African Union procurement process
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One Africa. One accountable procurement future.
Digital procurement is public infrastructure. It widens access, preserves evidence, and helps every procurement decision serve Africa’s long-term transformation.
VisibleOfficial opportunities and requirements in one place.
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Agenda 2063 · Supply chain lens
Seven aspirations. One connected African supply chain.
See how fair procurement, resilient logistics, and inclusive markets can turn the Africa We Want into everyday public value.
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Inclusive growth
Aspiration 01
Inclusive growth
Prosperity through sustainable supply chains
A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development
Fair, responsible procurement turns public spending into jobs, stronger local industries, and lasting value.
Transparent competition, sustainable sourcing, and greater local participation help African businesses grow while improving essential services. Every purchase can support inclusive growth, climate resilience, and shared prosperity across the continent. Grow local supplier participation and decent work. Apply sustainable sourcing to purchasing decisions. Turn public spending into durable community value.
Aspiration 02
Connected markets
One Africa, connected supply chains
An integrated continent, politically united and rooted in Pan-African ideals
Shared standards and digital access help goods, services, and opportunities move more easily across Africa.
Aligned procurement practices, connected systems, and efficient transport networks reduce barriers between markets. They give suppliers a clearer route to continental opportunities and support a more integrated and united Africa. Align qualification and purchasing standards. Reduce cross-border friction for suppliers. Connect procurement, logistics, and delivery data.
Aspiration 03
Public accountability
Transparent procurement, trusted governance
An Africa of good governance, democracy, human rights, justice and the rule of law
Clear rules and traceable decisions protect public funds and build confidence in institutions.
Open notices, consistent evaluation, conflict-of-interest safeguards, and accessible records make procurement easier to scrutinise. Fair treatment and effective oversight strengthen accountability, justice, and the rule of law. Publish clear requirements and evaluation criteria. Preserve records from notice through award. Strengthen oversight, fairness, and public confidence.
Aspiration 04
Resilient delivery
Resilient supplies for a peaceful Africa
A peaceful and secure Africa
Reliable supply chains keep essential goods and public services moving when communities need them most.
Responsible planning, diversified sourcing, risk monitoring, and coordinated emergency logistics reduce disruption. Resilient procurement strengthens humanitarian response, recovery, and dependable public institutions. Plan critical stock and diversify supply sources. Monitor disruption risks across essential categories. Coordinate emergency logistics and service continuity.
Aspiration 05
Ethical sourcing
African values in every supply chain
An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, values and ethics
Ethical sourcing can protect heritage, support African industries, and reflect the continent’s shared values.
Integrity, fairness, respect, and responsible supplier relationships should guide every transaction. Procurement can promote African-made goods and cultural enterprises while safeguarding diverse identities, shared heritage, and ethical traditions. Embed integrity and responsible supplier conduct. Support African-made goods and creative industries. Protect heritage through ethical purchasing choices.
Aspiration 06
Inclusive suppliers
Supply chains powered by Africa’s people
An Africa whose development is people-driven, especially by women and youth
Inclusive procurement opens practical opportunities for women, young people, innovators, and growing enterprises.
Simpler access, proportionate requirements, supplier development, prompt payment, and transparent opportunities enable more people to participate. People-driven supply chains unlock talent, strengthen livelihoods, and widen the benefits of Africa’s development. Simplify access for women, youth, and growing firms. Use proportionate requirements and prompt payment. Build supplier skills, innovation, and livelihoods.
Aspiration 07
Global standards
Africa as a trusted global supply partner
Africa as a strong, united, resilient and influential global player and partner
United standards and resilient networks strengthen Africa’s competitiveness, influence, and global partnerships.
Coordinated procurement, quality assurance, responsible sourcing, and stronger regional production help Africa negotiate from a position of strength. Together they build a credible continental supply base that can meet global standards. Strengthen quality assurance and regional production. Present a coordinated African supplier base. Meet global standards while financing African priorities.Why unity matters
Africa’s public value grows when accountability travels across every process.
Common digital standards help institutions compare fairly, suppliers participate confidently, oversight teams follow evidence, and citizens see how public resources become results.
01Common standards
Consistent rules and information reduce uncertainty across borders.
02Traceable decisions
Digital records protect the integrity of each procurement stage.
03Inclusive access
Clear public entry points give qualified enterprises room to compete.
04Evidence for oversight
Reliable data strengthens audits, learning, and institutional trust.
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