Procurement Risk:
Very High
Score:
18/100
57
0/100
Does the country have legislation covering defence and security procurement with clauses specific to corruption risks, and are any items exempt from these laws?
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This indicator is not scored in the GDI. In Côte d’Ivoire, public procurement is governed by Ordinance No. 2019-679 of 24 July 2019 on…
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The defence and security sector is excluded from the Public Procurement Code and there is no other legislation governing it [1].
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The defence and security sector is excluded from the Public Procurement Code and there is no other legislation that could govern it, so this…
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58
17/100
Is the defence procurement cycle process, from assessment of needs, through contract implementation and sign-off, all the way to asset disposal, disclosed to the public?
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As the defence sector is excluded from the public procurement code, the public procurement cycle in this area remains opaque, particularly with regard to…
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Although traces of acquisitions may appear in the budget or in the press, the rest of the procedures are not public. Some acquisitions are…
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Internal procedures and policies exist, but they can be largely circumvented. The gendarmerie headquarters and the high command submit their requests to the National…
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59
8/100
Are defence procurement oversight mechanisms in place and are these oversight mechanisms active and transparent?
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In theory, the General Inspectorate of the Armed Forces (IGA) could carry out inspections relating to public procurement [1]. The IGA’s primary mission is…
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In reality, there is no indication that any of these institutions exercise control over public procurement in the defence sector. No activity reports are…
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No information is available. The mechanisms are opaque because the issue remains sensitive [1, 2].
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Defence procurement planning exists through programming laws, although the one for the period 2020-2025 has not yet been adopted. The most recent one covers…
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Programming laws, defence and security budgets and some National Security Council communiqués provide some insight into certain acquisitions, but much of this information is…
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62
25/100
What procedures and standards are companies required to have – such as compliance programmes and business conduct programmes – in order to be able to bid for work for the Ministry of Defence or armed forces?
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There is general legislation on public procurement [1]. Article 37 of the Public Procurement Code stipulates that the selection of candidates must include ethical…
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The concept of defence secrecy, the exclusion of contracts relating to national defence and security needs from the scope of the Public Procurement Code,…
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63
42/100
Are procurement requirements derived from a national defence and security strategy, and are procurement decisions well-audited? Are defence purchases based on clearly identified and quantified requirements?
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Planning of requirements based on national strategic priorities is progressing. Programming laws, national development plans and even budgets reflected the efforts made in this…
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In theory, oversight tools exist, notably through the two chambers of Parliament and the army inspectorate, but they are rarely used [1, 2, 3].
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Procurement is a mixture of planning and opportunism [1, 2]. Some purchases appear to be justified by pre-established strategic needs [3]. However, others seem…
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64
0/100
Is defence procurement generally conducted as open competition or is there a significant element of single-sourcing (that is, without competition)?
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Some acquisitions follow the procedures laid down by law or are subject to a competitive process. For example, the acquisition of captive balloons may…
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There is virtually no external oversight by Parliament. Internally, the Inspectorate or even certain departments of the armed forces exercise some control, but this…
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65
38/100
Are tender boards subject to regulations and codes of conduct and are their decisions subject to independent audit to ensure due process and fairness?
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There is some external verification of the adequacy of the specific specifications of the tender, but it is not comprehensive and it is not…
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In theory, personnel involved in the tendering process are subject to restrictions on professional activity [1]. Personnel involved in public procurement must also comply…
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In the area of public procurement, there is ex post control of the regularity of calls for tenders and the award of contracts, which…
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Articles 55 to 61 of the Public Procurement Code govern tendering and are publicly available [1]. A guide explaining some of the tendering procedures…
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66
33/100
Does the country have legislation in place to discourage and punish collusion between bidders for defence and security contracts?
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Article 155 of the Public Procurement Code penalises collusion between bidders. However, these rules are not specific to the defence sector and are widely…
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Bidders found guilty of collusion may be excluded from public procurement by the regulatory body, either permanently or for a specified period [1]. Penalties…
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There is not enough evidence to score this indicator. No verifiable and publicly available cases specifically involving collusion in defence procurement have been officially…
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Procurement officials are occasionally trained to identify collusive practices. The training covers all issues related to corruption and is provided by the Armed Forces…
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67
38/100
Are there mechanisms and procedures that ensure that contractors meet their obligations on reporting and delivery?
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Public procurement regulations provide for control and evaluation mechanisms . Article 43 of the Public Procurement Code deals with subcontracting. These mechanisms are accompanied…
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Changes to contracts are not made public and there is no transparency regarding reporting and the fulfilment of obligations by contractors, suppliers or subcontractors…
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In accordance with public procurement regulations, the defence and security forces inspection services produce reports and monitor suppliers and sometimes subcontractors, although it is…
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Any shortcomings are reported to the hierarchy of the armed forces and ministries. They are dealt with internally. External actors such as the Court…
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68
42/100
Are there mechanisms in place to allow companies to complain about perceived malpractice in procurement, and are companies protected from discrimination when they use these mechanisms?
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Article 144 of Order No. 2019-679 of 24 July 2019 on the Public Procurement Code states that “Candidates and tenderers who can demonstrate a…
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Mechanisms exist and are inexpensive, although they are rarely used. This is primarily because there are few complaints and, in such cases, those involved…
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Formal complaints are rare because companies prefer parallel and informal channels rather than official referrals, which risk reducing their chances of winning future contracts,…
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The regulations in force on the Ivorian public procurement market allow for the sanctioning and exclusion of companies from public contracts [1, 2]. They…
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There is not enough evidence to score this indicator. Such an indicator is difficult, if not impossible, to assess due to the absence of…
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Sanctions exist in the regulations and companies have already been sanctioned in the civilian sector, particularly in the building and public works sector and…
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70
0/100
When negotiating offset contracts, does the government specifically address corruption risk by imposing anti-corruption due diligence on contractors and third parties?
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Defence offset contracts are not regulated within the legal framework for public procurement in Côte d’Ivoire [1].
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Defence offset contracts are not regulated within the legal framework for public procurement in Côte d’Ivoire [1].
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Defence offset contracts are not regulated within the legal framework for public procurement in Côte d’Ivoire [1].
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Defence offset contracts are not regulated within the legal framework for public procurement in Côte d’Ivoire [1].
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Offset contracts in the defence sector are not regulated within the legal framework for public procurement in Côte d’Ivoire [1]. Nor are they common…
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73
0/100
How strongly does the government control the company’s use of agents and intermediaries in the procurement cycle?
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74
0/100
Are the principal aspects of the financing package surrounding major arms deals, (such as payment timelines, interest rates, commercial loans or export credit agreements) made publicly available prior to the signing of contracts?
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Arms contracts and information on their financing are not made public. Some information leaks to the press and sometimes the amount is mentioned, but…
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75
NS/100
How common is it for defence acquisition decisions to be based on political influence by selling nations?
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. Historically, France has been Côte d’Ivoire’s leading strategic military partner. However, its influence is…
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. The Ivorian government often justifies its military acquisitions by citing the modernisation of the…
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. There is not enough information to provide more details on this indicator. [1][2][3]
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0
NA/100
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Government Policy
Q57
NA/100
Does the country have legislation covering defence and security procurement with clauses specific to corruption risks, and are any items exempt from these laws?
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Q58
NA/100
Is the defence procurement cycle process, from assessment of needs, through contract implementation and sign-off, all the way to asset disposal, disclosed to the public?
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Q59
NA/100
Are defence procurement oversight mechanisms in place and are these oversight mechanisms active and transparent?
View QuestionCapability Gap and Requirements Definition
Q62
NA/100
What procedures and standards are companies required to have – such as compliance programmes and business conduct programmes – in order to be able to bid for work for the Ministry of Defence or armed forces?
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Q63
NA/100
Are procurement requirements derived from a national defence and security strategy, and are procurement decisions well-audited? Are defence purchases based on clearly identified and quantified requirements?
View QuestionTender Solicitation, Assessment and Contract Award
Q64
NA/100
Is defence procurement generally conducted as open competition or is there a significant element of single-sourcing (that is, without competition)?
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Q65
NA/100
Are tender boards subject to regulations and codes of conduct and are their decisions subject to independent audit to ensure due process and fairness?
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Q66
NA/100
Does the country have legislation in place to discourage and punish collusion between bidders for defence and security contracts?
View QuestionContract Delivery and In-Service Support
Q67
NA/100
Are there mechanisms and procedures that ensure that contractors meet their obligations on reporting and delivery?
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Q68
NA/100
Are there mechanisms in place to allow companies to complain about perceived malpractice in procurement, and are companies protected from discrimination when they use these mechanisms?
View QuestionOffset Contracts
Q70
NA/100
When negotiating offset contracts, does the government specifically address corruption risk by imposing anti-corruption due diligence on contractors and third parties?
View QuestionAgents / Brokers
Q73
NA/100
How strongly does the government control the company’s use of agents and intermediaries in the procurement cycle?
View QuestionFinancing Package
Q74
NA/100
Are the principal aspects of the financing package surrounding major arms deals, (such as payment timelines, interest rates, commercial loans or export credit agreements) made publicly available prior to the signing of contracts?
View QuestionSeller Influence
Q75
NA/100