The Odesa regional administration announces the introduction of a new feature in the Prozorro system, allowing contractors to elaborate on their purchasing justifications. This innovation enables suppliers to explain the reasons for their purchases in advance.
As a result, the monitoring group preparing materials for the «Transparency and Accountability» working group will consider the contractors' arguments, while the public will better understand the societal benefits of specific purchases.
This initiative aims to enhance communication between contractors and the state, as well as with the public during wartime.
«Contractors now have a tool that allows them to explain the significance of their purchases in advance. They may have valid needs but are often forced to respond to criticism after the fact», — noted Mykola Tkachenko, director of the state enterprise «Prozorro».