Improving transparency in public procurement: a case on Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB)

Abstract

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is committed to improving transparency in its procurement process to ensure accountability and prevent corruption. By implementing measures such as centralized disclosure platforms, strengthened policies, fair competition promotion, standardized evaluation procedures, enhanced monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building, CAAB aims to foster a culture of integrity and trust. These efforts will not only uphold transparency but also enhance efficiency and public confidence in CAAB's procurement activities, ultimately supporting its mission of safe and sustainable civil aviation services in Bangladesh. This practicum in first chapter has covered the overview of organization and scope of practicum, where the organizational structure, supply chain summary activities, basis and background of the practicum topic, some theoretical concept on ethics, procurement process, practicum methodology, key objectives of the study, sources of the information and the period of practicum. The second chapter contains the supply chain management specific for spare parts of ARFF vehicle of CAAB includes its procurement and supplies, processes from spare requisition to parts issue. Chapter three covers the most important part of the practicum, where actual practicum works and findings are presented. Firstly, I focus on procedures of procurement process from need identification to spare parts utilization including tendering and supplier selection. Secondly, I find out the key area of corruption in CAAB for example official involvement in the procurement process for financial interest in practical, Nontransparent procurement process by disclosed the information of Tender etc. Finally establish different criteria- Clear Policies and Procedures, provide training and capacity building etc. for making transparent in procurement process. Finally, the report concludes in chapter four reaffirming as conclusion and recommendations where key messages as Transparency through the practicum are summarized and a few recommendations are outlined to cultivate the Transparency and accountability on procurement process successfully.