Enhancing Public Procurement with Artificial Intelligence

• Understand the transformative role of AI in modernizing public procurement processes
• Equip procurement officers and policymakers with tools for data-driven decision-making
• Strengthen transparency, efficiency, and accountability in government purchasing
• Foster innovation and risk mitigation through AI-enabled procurement systems

Course Outline

Introduction to AI in Public Procurement

• Overview of AI technologies and their relevance to procurement
• Key challenges in traditional public procurement
• How AI improves transparency, fairness, and efficiency
• Global trends and case studies of AI-enabled procurement systems

AI for Supplier Management and Market Analysis

• Using AI for supplier discovery, profiling, and performance evaluation
• Predictive analytics for market trends and pricing insights
• Assessing supplier risks using AI-driven risk models
• Enhancing competition and expanding supplier diversity

AI-Driven Procurement Planning and Decision-Making

• Forecasting needs and demand patterns with AI
• Optimizing evaluation criteria and bid scoring
• Using machine learning to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Automating routine administrative and compliance tasks

Fraud Detection and Risk Mitigation

• Identifying red flags in bids, contracts, and supplier behavior
• Detecting collusion, bid-rigging, and unethical practices with AI tools
• Analyzing transaction patterns for anomalies
• Enhancing auditability and accountability in procurement processes

Contract Management and Performance Monitoring

• Using AI for contract lifecycle automation
• Monitoring vendor compliance and service delivery
• Predictive analytics for identifying contract risks and delays
• Real-time dashboards for procurement performance metrics

Ethical, Legal, and Governance Considerations

• Ensuring fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination in AI models
• Data privacy and security in government procurement systems
• Governance frameworks for responsible AI adoption
• Preventing algorithmic bias and ensuring public trust