Transparency and Accountability in Public Procurement: Practices of Some International Development Organisations in Nigeria

N. O. Chibundu; B. U. Dike; U. Chris-Ejiogu

doi:10.67638/ajss.2026.3.1.002

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Transparency and Accountability in Public Procurement: Practices of Some International Development Organisations in Nigeria

N. O. Chibundu · B. U. Dike · U. Chris-Ejiogu

JournalAlvan Journal of Social Sciences

Volume and issueVolume 3, Issue 1

Pages14–23

Published28 March 2026

ISSN1595-5842

E-ISSN3043-5463

DOI: https://doi.org/10.67638/ajss.2026.3.1.002

Abstract

Transparency and accountability have become indispensable principles for ensuring efficiency, fairness, and credibility in public procurement. Procurement functions play a central role in achieving project outcomes and maintaining donor trust. Yet persistent concerns about opaque procedures, weak oversight, and inconsistent implementation of global standards have raised questions about procurement integrity. This study examines the interplay between transparency, accountability, institutional capacity, and donor compliance in the procurement systems of international development organisations operating in Nigeria. The research uses quantitative survey analysis to provide a comprehensive staff and governance assessment. Findings indicate that structured transparency mechanisms and donor oversight significantly enhance procurement accountability, although institutional capacity constraints moderate implementation effectiveness. The study contributes to procurement-governance literature by presenting an integrated analytical framework linking governance variables within a developing-country context.

Keywords

Transparency; accountability; procurement; international development organisations; donor governance.

Publication history

Received: 31 December 2025 · Revised: 22 February 2026 · Accepted: 10 March 2026 · Published: 28 March 2026

Affiliation

Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria.

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