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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Eng.) Gumbo",
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        "legal_name": "Nicholas Gumbo",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I was saying that much as Article 227 of our Constitution calls for fairness, equitability, transparency and cost- effectiveness in public procurement of goods and services, those qualities of fairness, equitability, transparency, competitiveness and cost-effectiveness must seek the optimal convergence between cost, quality and time. Time and again in our country, we have had cases where a procurement process was bogged down and it became a lengthy process lasting up to five years. You may achieve the aspect of quality and cost-effectiveness but whether it is goods or services that are to be procured, it is clear that there will be losses inherent to time if a procurement process takes so long. Therefore, even as we debate this very important constitutional Bill with clear constitutional timelines, it is important that at all times focus is not lost. Much as we hope to have a fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective procurement process, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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