Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Public Procurement and Market Prices
Session
Management Business and Economics
Description
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the structural weaknesses of the public procurement system in many countries, including the Republic of Kosovo. From the lack of analytical capacities for price forecasting, to the lack of effective oversight in emergency contracts, the need for deep reforms was observed. The future of public procurement is not simply a matter of faster procedures or lower costs. Kosovo, through investments in digital systems and human capacities, has the opportunity not only to follow European models, but to be an example in the region for smart, and data-driven procurement. The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes one of the most important and shocking events for global supply chains, with profound effects on public procurement systems at the international and local levels.
Keywords:
procurement law, management of public funds
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.440
Recommended Citation
Uka, Rezelina, "Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Public Procurement and Market Prices" (2025). UBT International Conference. 55.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/MBE/55
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Public Procurement and Market Prices
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the structural weaknesses of the public procurement system in many countries, including the Republic of Kosovo. From the lack of analytical capacities for price forecasting, to the lack of effective oversight in emergency contracts, the need for deep reforms was observed. The future of public procurement is not simply a matter of faster procedures or lower costs. Kosovo, through investments in digital systems and human capacities, has the opportunity not only to follow European models, but to be an example in the region for smart, and data-driven procurement. The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes one of the most important and shocking events for global supply chains, with profound effects on public procurement systems at the international and local levels.