Contribution of procurement capacity of public agencies to attainment of procurement objectives in infrastructure procurement

Purpose Effective procurement of infrastructure is linked to the attainment sustainable development goals set by United Nations. While capacity organisations generally thought be related organisational performance, there a lack empirical insights concerning contribution public towards objectives in procurement. Thus, it unclear which aspects contribute most infrastructure. This research sought address this gap. Design/methodology/approach The used survey professionals yielded 590 responses. Findings Exploratory factor analysis 23 items revealed three components capacity: “management process”; “human and physical resources”; “financial resources management”. Multiple regression modelling relationship between 12 further reveals that significant positive all objectives. However, process” emerged as greatest contributor seven objectives, whereas resources”, management” were one objective four respectively. Originality/value study provides strong justification for investment agencies involved Furthermore, specific can prioritised based on relative desired should useful government policymakers well multilateral fund reforms various countries.