Driving efficiency through e-procurement: KONEPS

A central responsibility of the Public Procurement Service (PPS) involves management of the Korean ON-line E-Procurement System (KONEPS), which involves both policy and purchasing dimensions. KONEPS processes nearly two-thirds of all public procurement in Korea, and responsibility for the system is undertaken in an integrated and strategic manner, driving continuous improvements for public procurement. Within this context, the present chapter presents an analysis of the e-procurement experience in Korea, centred on the Korea ON-line E-Procurement System (KONEPS). As an integrated system developed over many years, KONEPS offers many lessons for countries considering the development or expansion of e-procurement tools and systems. By examining the history, functions and capacities of KONEPS, these good practices are identified, as are recommendations and considerations for additional improvements.