The Urgent Need for Transparent and Accountable Procurement of Medicine and Medical Supplies in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice

卷:13

Tom Wright¹  Jillian Clare Kohler² 

[1] Transparency International UK;

[2] University of Toronto Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy;

关键词: Procurement;    Transparency;    Accountability;    Corruption;    COVID-19;    Health policy;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40545-020-00256-w

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed unprecedented and complex public policy issues. One that has emerged as a challenge for many countries globally is how to ensure the efficient and effective procurement of quality medical supplies. Existing corruption pressures on procurement—everything from undue influence to the outright bribery of public officials—has been amplified by the pandemic, and thus demands commensurate policy responses. We argue that transparency and accountability in procurement are essential to preventing the corruption risks that threaten the health and well-being of populations.

【 授权许可】

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