EFSD Completes Assessment of the Republic of Armenia's Public Procurement System Under the MAPS Methodology

The assessment was conducted under the international MAPS (Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems) methodology at the official request of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. MAPS is an internationally recognized tool for the comprehensive diagnostic assessment of national procurement systems, developed jointly by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the World Bank.

Work on the assessment began in 2024 and was carried out by a multidisciplinary team of international and national experts. It covered four key components: the legal and regulatory framework, the institutional framework and management capacity, procurement operations and market practices, and accountability, integrity, and transparency. The analysis, based on 14 indicators and 55 sub-indicators, was conducted at both the central and decentralized levels, including procurement by municipalities and entities with state participation. The assessment is intended to support the continued development of Armenia's public procurement system, improve its efficiency and transparency, and align it more closely with international practice.

The results confirmed the Republic of Armenia's significant progress in modernizing its public procurement system. At the same time, the assessment identified areas for further improvement, formulated corresponding recommendations, and produced a plan of priority measures.

These findings are expected to serve as an important reference point for the planned update of procurement legislation and for further reforms aimed at strengthening trust in the system and ensuring more efficient use of public funds.