ARUSHA, July 30 -- TANZANIANS have been urged to make full use of the National e-Procurement System (NeST) in public procurement processes to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in the management of public resources while supporting the countrys economic growth.

The call was made by Arusha Regional Administrative Secretary, Dr Toba Nguvila, who represented the Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, at the 10th Public Procurement Forum organised by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Dr Nguvila said public procurement accounts for a substantial share of government expenditure, making it essential for procurement processes to be managed efficiently, transparently and with the highest standards ...