Initiatives for Improving Local Government Bidding Contracts: A New Call for Projects
Introduction
On January 15, 2024, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan announced the commencement of a project aimed at improving the bidding contract system utilized by local governments. This initiative focuses on addressing and resolving the issues that various local public entities face in their procurement processes.
Goals of the Initiative
The primary objective of this program is to assist local governments in efficiently utilizing effective practices for bidding and contracting. Under Article 22 of the