Law N° 031/2022 Governing Public Procurement.

establishes a comprehensive framework to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the procurement processes of public entities. The law aims to regulate public procurement activities within Rwanda, ensuring that all procurement by public entities adheres to standardized procedures and principles. It mandates the use of an electronic procurement system to enhance efficiency and fairness while ensuring that procurement follows key principles such as transparency, competition, and cost-effectiveness. The Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA) oversees procurement activities, providing guidelines and standard procedures. The law specifies various procurement methods, including open bidding, restricted bidding, request for quotations, and single-source procurement, each with defined conditions for use. The law also defines the roles and responsibilities of public procuring entities, ensuring that all procurement processes adhere to standardized rules to prevent corruption and mismanagement. The Law consists of 172 Artciles divided into 6 Chapters.