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Abd Jamil, A H and Fathi, M S (2018) Contractual challenges for BIM-based construction projects: a systematic review. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(04), 372–85.

Amadi, C, Carrillo, P and Tuuli, M (2018) Stakeholder management in PPP projects: external stakeholders’ perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(04), 403–14.

Hadiwattege, C, Senaratne, S, Sandanayake, Y and Fernando, N G (2018) Academic research in emerging knowledge-based economies. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(04), 415–28.

Jumas, D, Mohd-Rahim, F A, Zainon, N and Utama, W P (2018) Improving accuracy of conceptual cost estimation using MRA and ANFIS in Indonesian building projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(04), 348–57.

Khallaf, R, Naderpajouh, N and Hastak, M (2018) A systematic approach to develop risk registry frameworks for complex projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(04), 334–47.

Manu, P, Mahamadu, A, Booth, C, Olomolaiye, P, Ibrahim, A D and Coker, A (2018) Assessment of procurement capacity challenges inhibiting public infrastructure procurement. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(04), 386–402.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Procurement; Developing countries; Survey; Infrastructure; Sub-Saharan Africa; Procurement capacity;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-02-2018-0038
  • Abstract:
    Public procurement capacity is composed of three facets: individual, organisational and an enabling national environment which encapsulates national legislation, policies and institutional arrangements that can facilitate or hamper the effectiveness of procurement. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which procurement capacity challenges in the national environment affect the effectiveness of infrastructure procurement by public agencies in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A total of 30 procurement capacity challenges drawn from literature were operationalized in a survey of infrastructure procurement personnel in different tiers of public agencies (i.e. local and state government) in order to ascertain the critical challenges affecting the effectiveness of infrastructure procurement. The survey yielded 288 responses, which were analysed using descriptive statistics, one-sample t-test and independent-samples t-test. Findings Challenges related to transparency, integrity and accountability are amongst the topmost challenges adversely affecting the effectiveness of public infrastructure procurement. There is limited difference in the extent to which the challenges affect the effectiveness of infrastructure procurement in different tiers of public agencies in Nigeria. Originality/value Whilst various procurement capacity challenges have been identified in the extent literature, this study has shown that an assessment of their effect on the effectiveness of infrastructure procurement could reveal valuable insights regarding the status of public infrastructure procurement within a country, particularly countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions where there is acute infrastructure deficits. Such insights could inform appropriate infrastructure procurement reforms by policy makers, procurement entities and infrastructure funders.

Olatunji, O A, Orundami, A O and Ogundare, O (2018) Causal relationship between material price fluctuation and project’s outturn costs. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(04), 358–71.