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    "id": 610782,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/610782/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Katoo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 199,
        "legal_name": "Judah Katoo Ole-Metito",
        "slug": "judah-ole-metito"
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    "content": "process. They try to address the current public procurement challenges as well as facilitate efficient service delivery. There is, therefore, need to remain focused in the management of public procurement for a better country that can take advantage of its purchasing power to help development efforts. As it has been said by the Mover, the Bill is bringing life to Article 227 of the Constitution, specifically Sub-Article (1), which states that: “When a State organ or any other public entity contracts for goods or services, it shall do so in accordance with a system that is fair, equitable, transparent competitive and cost-effective.” Therefore, we should try as much as possible, through legislation, to reduce the cost of doing business. That will make us an attractive country in the region for the purpose of doing business. If we improve public procurement as proposed by this Bill, we will make sure that suppliers who would like to participate in the public procurement do not find the procurement procedures irrational or cumbersome. That is why clauses in this Bill are talking of doing it in a non-discriminatory way. Clauses 7 to 32 of this Bill establish the bodies---"
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