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Open research questions in Public Procurement and Policy

108 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 682 Public Procurement and Policy papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Although policies to foster MSME in the public contract domain are well-acknowledged, empirical evidence regarding their effectiveness across different firm sizes remains inconclusive.

    Size Matters: Unequal Gains Among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Public Contracts · 2025 · DOI

  • Future studies can explore the relationship between management support, organizational challenges, and procurement efficiency in other contexts, such as private higher education institutions. Future studies can also examine the impact of other factors, such as technology and innovation, on procurement efficiency.

    Management Support, Organizational Challenges, and Procurement Efficiency in Occidental Mindoro State College · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on procurement efficiency in public higher education institutions, particularly in the context of state colleges in the Philippines. The study seeks to address this gap by examining the relationship between management support, organizational challenges, and procurement efficiency.

    Management Support, Organizational Challenges, and Procurement Efficiency in Occidental Mindoro State College · 2026 · DOI

  • Procurement inefficiencies continue to hinder infrastructure development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Ineffective procurement planning and lack of stakeholder consultation can lead to project delays in public infrastructure development. Corruption and lack of transparency in procurement processes can hinder infrastructure development.

    Procurement Processes Management and Infrastructure Project Implementation in Ntoroko District Local Government · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can explore the application of other existing frameworks like institutional theory or transaction cost economics to explain observed procurement behaviors. Future studies can investigate the impact of procurement process management on infrastructure project implementation in other contexts.

    Procurement Processes Management and Infrastructure Project Implementation in Ntoroko District Local Government · 2026 · DOI

  • Several limitations should be acknowledged. First, the study was confined to the Ministry of Health Headquarters in Lusaka, which limits generalizability to other government ministries, provincial and district health offices, or non-health contexts. Second, the moderate sample size (N=65) increases the risk of Type II errors, which likely explains why variables such as bulk purchasing and supplier coordination did not achieve conventional statistical significance in the multivariate model despite strong bivariate correlations. Third, the study relied on self-reported perceptions rather than independently verified financial data, which may be subject to social desirability bias and recall bias. Fourth, the cross-sectional design captures associations but cannot definitively establish causality; a longitudinal design tracking procurement practices and cost outcomes over multiple years would be required to conclusively demonstrate causal relationships.

    The Effect of Procurement Planning and Implementation on Cost Reduction in the Health Sector · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes that the minimal use of digital procurement technologies in the Kenyan manufacturing industry is a challenge. The study highlights the need for human capacity building and continuous training to sustain the benefits of electronic ordering systems.

    E-Procurement Strategies and Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests that future research should focus on the development of sector-specific and integrative research in the manufacturing industry in Kenya. The study highlights the need for empirical research on the impact of e-procurement strategies on the performance of manufacturing companies in Kenya.

    E-Procurement Strategies and Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya · 2026 · DOI

  • Unsustainable consumption and manufacturing practices are driving the world's environmental disaster. The lack of ethical procurement practices can lead to ineffective green initiatives.

    Green Procurement Practices, Ethical Procurement and Value for Money with Empirical Evidence from Ghana · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature on the mediating role of ethical procurement in the relationship between green procurement practices and value for money.

    Green Procurement Practices, Ethical Procurement and Value for Money with Empirical Evidence from Ghana · 2026 · DOI

  • Ensuring confidentiality and transparency in public procurement. Implementing blockchain technology in public procurement. Balancing the principles of blockchain transparency and the need to protect sensitive data.

    Blockchain technology in sustainable public procurement: a legal assessment · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to suggesting the use of blockchain technology to disclose the history and processes of suppliers. The study does not attempt to include identified states but rather adopts an EU institutional approach to the issue.

    Blockchain technology in sustainable public procurement: a legal assessment · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the role of auditing in reducing procurement fraud in Abia State. The study aims to address this gap by examining the effect of auditing on fraud reduction.

    Impact of Auditing on Fraud Reduction in Public Sector Procurement in Abia State · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to the Nigerian context. The sample size is limited to 277 respondents. The study does not investigate the impact of accounting disclosure quality on other aspects of public procurement.

    The Role of Accounting Disclosure Quality in Advancing Sustainable Public Procurement Practices: Evidence from Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can investigate the impact of accounting disclosure quality on other aspects of public procurement. The study's findings can be replicated in other contexts to generalize the results. Future research can explore the development of policies and guidelines for sustainable public procurement practices.

    The Role of Accounting Disclosure Quality in Advancing Sustainable Public Procurement Practices: Evidence from Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the challenges of public sector innovation in Somalia. The study highlights the need for a pro-innovation fiscal and legal framework.

    Barriers to innovation in the Somalia Public sector: A policy and organizational perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • This analysis is limited by the availability of public documents and the lack of original interview data at this time. Fragility constrains access, and numerous innovations are new, including quick payments in 2025, indicating that longitudinal proof of impact is currently unavailable (PaymentExpert, 2025). The audit and budget transparency frameworks are developing, however not entirely represented here due to the limitations of the data coverage. A selection bias exists favouring programs documented by overseas partners. Subsequent study ought to implement the suggested interview framework among federal and state actors, development partners, and civil society to authenticate and enhance obstacle identification, especially with procurement methods, audit experiences, and 339 Sylvester, International Journal of Research in Business & Social Science 15(3) (2026), 331-340 intergovernmental cooperation. It should also develop a longitudinal dataset of pilot and scale decisions across ministries to measure the correlation between authorising signals, organisational capacities, and dissemination. A more detailed investigation of data protection and identity governance as they evolve in Somalia is necessary to establish privacy by design inside definitive legal and operational frameworks.

    Barriers to innovation in the Somalia Public sector: A policy and organizational perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • Congestion and waste problems in traditional markets. High rental fees exceeding vendors’ profit capacities. The need to build social trust and cooperative relationships between administrators and traders.

    Market Stall Pricing and Vendor Profitability: An Empirical Evaluation of Perumda Pasar Pakuan Jaya In Bogor City · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the lack of transparency and corruption as major challenges in public procurement. The study notes that the current public procurement process is outdated and prone to corruption. The paper discusses the need for modernization and increased transparency in public procurement processes.

    Corruption in Public Procurement: From Definition towards a Case Study (Part II) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on developing more effective strategies for preventing corruption in public procurement. The study recommends that future research should explore the possibilities for modernizing public procurement processes.

    Corruption in Public Procurement: From Definition towards a Case Study (Part II) · 2026 · DOI

  • The persistence of informal political-economic networks is a challenge. The lack of effective enforcement mechanisms is a challenge. The concentration of economic opportunity among politically connected actors is a challenge.

    Rule of Law or Rule of Deals - Public Procurement as a Measure of Democratic Consolidation in Albania · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap between legal alignment and real-world practice is identified as a key research gap. The lack of research on the impact of public procurement on democratic consolidation is highlighted.

    Rule of Law or Rule of Deals - Public Procurement as a Measure of Democratic Consolidation in Albania · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a need for further reforms and capacity-building to resolve outstanding issues and fully realize a transparent, fair, and development-oriented procurement system. There is a gap in the literature on the effectiveness of administrative review in resolving public procurement disputes in Tanzania's Local Government Authorities.

    The Ascendancy of Administrative Review on Public Procurement Disputes in Tanzania: A Content Analysis of Local Government Authorities · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of effective supplier-buyer relationship. Purchasing procedures were not being followed when making purchases. Limited adoption of procurement practices.

    Influence of Adoption of Procurement Practices by Boards of Management on Governance of Early Years Education Centres in Kisumu Central Sub-County, Kenya · 2026 · DOI

  • Few studies have been conducted on the adoption of procurement practices. Effective procurement practices are not adequately considered in the governance of early years education centres in Kisumu Central Sub-County.

    Influence of Adoption of Procurement Practices by Boards of Management on Governance of Early Years Education Centres in Kisumu Central Sub-County, Kenya · 2026 · DOI

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