Public procurement （PP） is considered as one of the key most important functions of any government across the world. Over the years, it has been argued by the scholars that third party engagement （except government...Public procurement （PP） is considered as one of the key most important functions of any government across the world. Over the years, it has been argued by the scholars that third party engagement （except government officials and bidders） in procurement system facilitates to achieve good governance in this sector. In this regard, it is generally expected that third-party monitoring （TPM） of PP, especially monitoring by citizens might earn the trust and confidence of the people in government activities. This study aims at exploring the roles of media in promoting citizen engagement （CE） in PP in order to make the procurement process impartial, efficient, effective, and accountable. The study uses a qualitative methodology in conducting the research with the data being collected through key informant interview, semi-structured interviews, Focus Group Discussions （FGD）, secondary document, and literature reviews. The findings of this study suggest that if the media can play an effective role, the procurement literacy rate will be increasing. Hence, an enabling environment could be created where people will feel at ease to talk about compliance with procurement rules and acts. Hence, media may act as a catalyst to promote citizens involvement in the PP process to hold the respective groups accountable for their activities.展开更多
文摘Public procurement （PP） is considered as one of the key most important functions of any government across the world. Over the years, it has been argued by the scholars that third party engagement （except government officials and bidders） in procurement system facilitates to achieve good governance in this sector. In this regard, it is generally expected that third-party monitoring （TPM） of PP, especially monitoring by citizens might earn the trust and confidence of the people in government activities. This study aims at exploring the roles of media in promoting citizen engagement （CE） in PP in order to make the procurement process impartial, efficient, effective, and accountable. The study uses a qualitative methodology in conducting the research with the data being collected through key informant interview, semi-structured interviews, Focus Group Discussions （FGD）, secondary document, and literature reviews. The findings of this study suggest that if the media can play an effective role, the procurement literacy rate will be increasing. Hence, an enabling environment could be created where people will feel at ease to talk about compliance with procurement rules and acts. Hence, media may act as a catalyst to promote citizens involvement in the PP process to hold the respective groups accountable for their activities.
