A Platform for Procurement Policy Cooperation Across the Asia-Pacific Region OpensKey Public Procurement Issues Discussed, Including AI-Driven Digital Transformation and Sustainable GrowthPPS–ADB Host the 2nd International Procurement WorkshopHigh-Level Delegations from 9 Asia-Pacific Countries Visit Korea to Learn from Korea’s E-Procurement andInnovation Procurement ExperienceKey Issues in Public Procurement Discussed, Including AI-Driven Digital Transformation and Sustainable GrowthThe 2nd International Procurement Workshop, jointly organized by the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS) and the ADB, will be held on 26-27 November in Seoul, South Korea.   This workshop is a joint cooperation initiative between the PPS and ADB, built upon the Asia-Pacific E-Procurement Network established in 2015 to enhance transparency and efficiency in public procurement across Developing Member Countries (DMCs) in the region through the expansion of e-procurement systems.   The 2025 workshop will bring together high-level procurement officials from nine DMCs—including Georgia, India, Uzbekistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic—along with procurement professionals from ADB.   The workshop will begin with a presentation on the development of the next-generation KONEPS, which incorporates AI, big data and cloud technologies, followed by in-depth discussions on a range of topics, including: (1) digital transformation in public procurement and related policy support measures, (2) the social, economic and environmental values of sustainable public procurement, and (3) country case studies from the Asia-Pacific region.   In addition, the workshop will be held in conjunction with the Global Public Procurement Marketplace (GPPM), an export consultation event hosted by PPS to support Korean companies in entering overseas procurement markets. During the visit, the delegation will tour G-PASS companies to experience innovative and high-quality products firsthand and learn more about their technological capabilities. By organizing the two events simultaneously, PPS expects to create greater synergy in helping Korean suppliers expand their presence in global markets. * Global Public Procurement Marketplace   PPS Administrator Baek Seung-bo stated, “This workshop serves as a meaningful platform not only for advancing AI- and digital technology–driven innovation in public procurement across the Asia-Pacific region, but also for exploring ways to enhance procurement administration that supports sustainable development, while expanding opportunities for Korean suppliers to enter overseas markets.”   He added, “PPS will continue to work closely with ADB to strengthen Korea’s global leadership in public procurement and to actively support Korean companies in expanding their presence in international procurement markets.”  

PPS Showcases the Competitiveness of K-procurement to CambodiaPPS Holds Completion Ceremony for the Cambodian Public Procurement Capacity Building Project - PPS Showcases the Excellence and Competitiveness of K-Procurement - Including e-Procurement and Innovative Procurement - to the Cambodian GovernmentThe Public Procurement Service (PPS), headed by Administrator Baek Seung-bo, held a completion ceremony for the Cambodian Public Procurement Capacity Building Training Project on August 29 at the Government Complex Daejeon, with officials from Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance in attendance.   The 19 Cambodian participants stayed in Korea for two weeks, from August 17 to 30, learning firsthand about the excellence and competitiveness of Korea’s public procurement system, while also seeking ways to improve and advance Cambodia’s procurement administration.   This training project was conducted as part of KOICA‘s (Korea International Cooperation Agency) international training programs to support developing countries. The PPS itself identified the partner country for the program and applied the training program to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the E-Procurement Support Center at Daejeon University carried out this program.   The training program covered key elements of K-procurement, including: ▲ Major public procurement policies and systems of the PPS ▲ Korea’s innovative product system and overseas demonstration projects ▲ AI-based e-RFP assistance system ▲ Contract performance verification system. The Cambodian participants discussed roadmaps and practical measures to introduce Korea’s best practices into their own public procurement administration.   Lee Hyongsik, Director General for Planning and Coordination, said, “There is a growing demand from abroad to benchmark K-procurement systems, including the innovative procurement system, KONEPS, and anti-corruption measures.”   He added, “Starting with this Cambodian training program, PPS will expand public procurement training projects to countries such as Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, further sharing Korea’s advanced K-procurement experience.”