Project Procurement Management in Developing Countries

Ron Watermeyer

Chapter 11 in Building a Body of Knowledge in Project Management in Developing Countries, 2023, pp 355-386 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: Procurement includes a planning, acquisition, and contract management phase. Project procurement management, which embraces these three phases, is one of the 10 knowledge areas identified in the PMBOK@ Guide (2016) and one of the 17 practices described in ISO 21502. These standards provide generic guidance on concepts, processes, and practices applicable to all types of projects that may be located within any industry and do not provide industry-specific adaptations. This chapter identifies the specificities of the construction industry and articulates the differentiators in practices between the construction industry and what is catered for in the generic body of knowledge for project procurement management. It identifies the need for and nature of a construction-specific body of knowledge for project procurement management and indicates the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of practitioners in this field. The procurement challenges and needs faced in developing countries are identified. The underlying environment within which construction works projects are delivered and the resources available to deliver projects are the major differentiators between developed and developing countries. Strategic and tactical choices and the manner and extent of their application will differ. The level of maturity in performing the client “buying” function can also differ. More research is required to establish the client “buying” function body of knowledge. Research is also required to broaden the understanding of the linkage between client maturity in the “client” buying function and project outcomes. Evidence-based research is also required to inform strategic and tactical decisions.

Keywords: Project Management; Developing Countries; Project Integration Management; Project Scope and Schedule Management; Project Cost and Quality Management; Project Resource and Risk Management; Communications Management; Project Procurement Management; Project Stakeholder Management; Industry Development; Operating Environment of the Industry; Supply Chain Management; Project Leadership; Operating and Facilities Management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L74 O2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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