Establishment

In 2018 The Republic of South Sudan signed the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. Section 4.6.1 of that Agreement stipulates important organization to be established by the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU), and among them is the PPDAA. Shortly after the signing of the Revitalized Agreement, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act which would allow for the formation of the Authority was passed by National Legislative Assembly in 2018 and assented by His Excellency the President of the Republic of South Sudan in April 2019.

The establishment of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDAA) is provided in Chapter II of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act, 2018 (PPDA Act). The establishment of the Authority and appointment of Board Members was made on 17th February 2023 when His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of the Republic of South Sudan announced the appointment of the Executive Director and Members of the Board of Directors of the Authority.

The Objectives of the Authority as provided in in Section 7 of PPDA Act are:

1. Regulate and monitor public procurement and disposal of assets in South Sudan and to advise Government institutions on issues relating to procurement;
2. Ensure the application of fair, competitive, transparent, accountable, non-discriminatory, and value for money public procurement and disposal of assets standards and practices;
3. Harmonise the public procurement and disposal of assets policies, system, and practices at all levels of Government;
4. Ensure that Procuring Entities are staffed at appropriate levels in order to efficiently manage procurement activities; and
5. Ensure that procurement contracts are granted to qualified businesswomen, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Vision: A center of excellence for the advancement of a public procurement and disposal of assets system for sustainable national development.

Mission: To regulate public procurement and disposal of assets to promote compliance and achieve value for money.

The Core Values of the Authority

1. Integrity: We are committed to serve our stakeholders in an ethical manner which demonstrates honesty and fairness.
2. Teamwork: We work together by sharing experiences while respecting each other to realize institutional goals.
3. Accountability:  We endeavor to perform our duties with readiness to take responsibility for our actions.
4. Professionalism:  We execute our regulatory duties with high level of knowledge, skills and positive attitude.
5. Transparency:  We encourage openness while performing our duties with effective consideration of our stakeholders