Consolidated procurements will lock out small businesses (opens original article in a new tab)

Uganda's new centralized procurement policy may disadvantage small businesses by favoring large suppliers with the resources to handle large contracts, potentially locking out SMEs from government tenders.

• Centralized procurement requires large orders, bank guarantees, and significant resources that SMEs lack.
• SMEs may be unable to compete with larger firms, limiting their growth opportunities.
• Local procurement could be more efficient and cost-effective for remote areas compared to centralized systems.