{
  "id": 850523,
  "title": "National Procurement Conference to promote smart, resilient supply chains in Ghana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/national-procurement-conference-to-promote-smart-resilient-supply",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-14T08:00:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/08/14/national-procurement-conference-to-promote-smart-resilient-supply-chains-in-ghana/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), in partnership with strategic allies, is set to host the National Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (NPSC 2026) in Accra on September 2-3, 2026. The two-day event, which will take place at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Auditorium, will gather procurement experts, policymakers, business leaders, scholars, and development collaborators, according to a statement issued in Accra.\n\nTitled \"Powering Transformation: Smart, Inclusive and Resilient Procurement and Supply Chains for National Development,\" the conference aims to explore strategies to enhance procurement and supply chain systems in Ghana and across Africa. It will underscore the crucial role of procurement and supply chain management in driving economic growth, industrialization, job creation, and public sector efficiency.\n\nNPSC 2026 will serve as a high-level forum for stakeholders to deliberate on measures to refine procurement practices and tackle emerging supply chain challenges. The conference will feature renowned procurement and supply chain experts presenting research findings, practical experiences, and innovative approaches to addressing sectoral hurdles. High-ranking officials, including the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, are slated to present insights on constructing resilient procurement systems to foster sustainable development and economic growth.\n\nThe event seeks to facilitate cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange among key state institutions and organizations from across Africa. By involving stakeholders from various sectors, the conference strives to generate practical solutions for building smart, inclusive, and resilient procurement systems. In line with its commitment to promoting professionalism, innovation, and ethical standards within Ghana's procurement and supply chain industry, the conference will also foster partnerships among government, academia, and industry, providing opportunities for participants to exchange experiences and pinpoint areas for collaboration.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), in collaboration with strategic partners, has announced the second edition of the National Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (NPSC 2026), scheduled for September 2-3, 2026, in Accra. The post National Procurement Conference to promote smart, resilient supply chains in Ghana appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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