Introductory and Practitioners Seminar: European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice

The European Institute of Public Administration is organising Introductory & Practitioners Seminars on “European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice” which will take place at the European Institute of Public Administration in Maastricht (NL), on 19 - 21 February and 23 - 25 September 2008. Prior to the seminars, EIPA will provide a basic introduction to European Public Procurement for newcomers to procurement or non-procurement persons on 18 February and 22 September 2008. These one-day seminars will only take place if there is sufficient demand.
 
Objectives:
The primary aim of the Introductory & Practitioners Seminars is to present and explain the EC rules and principles on public procurement in an accessible way and to enhance awareness of professional procurement practices. The seminars will also include an interactive workshop with specific cases. Most importantly, the seminars will offer an excellent platform for participants to exchange experiences and concerns in dealing with public procurement, and will present ways to perfect their purchasing activities.
 
Target Group:
The seminars are intended for public officials from national, subnational and local authorities and other public bodies of the EU Member States, European institutions and associated countries who wish to familiarise themselves with European public procurement rules, policy and practice, as well as for other interested persons working in this field, for example representatives from industry and academia.
 
The seminars will be conducted in English.