Factors influencing public procurement during disasters: the cases of Chile and New Zealand

Raúl Aparicio-Arias and Jenny Moreno

Journal of Public Procurement, 2021, vol. 21, issue 2, 206-219

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to explore public procurement frameworks during disasters in Chile and New Zealand, identifying the factors that affect government procurement performance in disaster response. Design/methodology/approach - This research adopted a case study methodology following a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with government officers from Chile and New Zealand who had practice-relevant knowledge of public procurement and disaster management. Data was complemented by document reviews, including government reports and the records of disaster management organizations. Findings - This paper finds public procurement to be negatively affected by several factors during disasters, including celerity and flexibility of response; market and supplier restrictions; pressures over procurement teams; centralism of procurement structures; lack of technical knowledge; competition and crossover of agreements; corruption; and price variations. Practical implications - This paper includes policy recommendations on how to increase the effectiveness of disaster management and public procurement systems in countries at high risk of earthquakes and other disasters. Social implications - This paper can help public procurement officers to provide a better response during disasters, supplying the goods and services required to the affected population in a timely and effective manner. Originality/value - This paper addresses a gap in research by identifying factors which negatively impact government procurement and response during a disaster.

Keywords: New Zealand; Chile; Government; Disaster; Public procurement; Earthquake (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1108/JOPP-01-2021-0002

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