A delegation from the Centralized Purchasing Operator (CPO), led by its CEO, Mr. Jonaid Myzyri, and comprising representatives of the institution’s staff, conducted a study visit to the Austrian Federal Procurement Agency (BBG) in Vienna.
As part of the visit, the CPO Administrator held a meeting with his Austrian counterpart, during which they discussed centralized procurement models, common challenges, and opportunities to strengthen interinstitutional cooperation.
The visit focused on exchanging experiences and gaining first-hand insight into the Austrian centralized procurement model, European best practices, and the mechanisms applied by BBG to enhance efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness in public procurement management.
During the meetings and technical discussions, particular attention was paid to the organization and operation of centralized procurement systems, process standardization, the use of digital tools, and opportunities to adapt successful international practices to the Albanian context.
🤝 The visit represents an important step towards strengthening institutional relations between CPO and BBG, creating opportunities for further cooperation, knowledge sharing, and the professional development of staff.
📈 CPO remains committed to modernizing public procurement in Albania by strengthening institutional capacities, continuously improving processes, and aligning centralized procurement practices with the highest European standards and best practices.
