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    "id": 1108170,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1108170/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Poghisio",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 202,
        "legal_name": "Samuel Losuron Poghisio",
        "slug": "samuel-poghisio"
    },
    "content": "(2) harmonize institutional framework for implementation of public private partnerships; (3) give effect to Article 227 of the Constitution which provides for the framework for the procurement of public goods and services; (4) streamline and rationalize the regulatory implementation and monitoring mandates of relevant agencies; (5) provide for a transparent projects selection process and clear procurement procedures in order to promote private sector investment. Additionally, the Bill seeks to enhance efficiency in the regulatory process of engagement or private parties and the manner in which PPPs are conducted so that as to ensure the provision of high quality facilities and services. Further, the Bill provides a comprehensive framework for the implementation of the PPPs and addresses the gaps in existing legal frameworks. Madam Deputy Speaker, various aspects of the PPPs have been elaborated in the Bill itself including and not limited to – establishment of the PPPs Committee, its composition, functions and powers. Further, it provides for the establishment of the directorate of PPPs, its staff, structure and powers and the appointment of the director general. In the Bill is a prescription of the manner in which PPPs are undertaken including the manner in which parties enter into and execute project agreements. Furthermore, what is in the Bill is the process of project identification and prioritization by the contracting authority including the constitution of a project implementation team to oversee the implementation for ease of the project. Fourthly, the procurement methods are also spoken about. The procurement methods for public-private partnerships including and not limited to direct procurement, privately initiated proposals and comparative billing. Provisions for the application procedures during the prequalification of bidders and provision for establishment of prequalification committees by a contracting authority for this purpose."
}