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Transparency and Monitoring of Public Procurement Contract Performance
This study analyzes the monitoring of public proÂcurement contracts’ performance in six countries under EU public procurement rules: Finland, PortuÂgal, Slovenia, Italy, Hungary, and Serbia. Through an in-depth comparative analysis, we explore the nexus between perceived corruption in these countries and the contract performance monitoring systems esÂtablished or in the making. The analysis centers on four key aspects: the orÂganizational framework, the redress system, the IT infrastructure, and the level of data publicity in each country’s procurement landscape. Expert evaluaÂtions conducted by national specialists unveil which countries pay less attention to public contract perÂformance monitoring and transparency.Our findings indicate that countries facing higher corruption rates tend to place greater emphasis on transparency and contract performance monitoring. Moreover, countries greatly differ in their organizaÂtional setup, objectives, and monitoring tools, includÂing IT adoption.The insights derived from this study can influence policy and reform efforts focused on the contract phase of public procurement, leading to a more accountable and efficient procurement landscape across Europe.</span