India

India Defence Integrity Pacts

Independent External Monitor (IEM) Appointed

India Defence Integrity Pacts

Mission

Ensure transparency and integrity in defence-related procurement processes in India

Activities

India's Ministry of Defence amended its Defence Procurement Procedures in 2006 to mandate the use of Integrity Pacts and appointment of Independent External Monitors (IEM) to oversee defence-related procurement in India for capital procurement schemes above USD 15 million. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the mandatory use of IPs for defence procurement in 2008. The use of IPs in defence procurement has been credited with improving transparency and corruption-prevention in defence procurement in India, though some corruption concerns remain regarding procurement in this sector.

Additional information
Procurement authority: Ministry of Defence
Monitor: Independent External Monitor (IEM) Appointed
Language: English
Start year: 2006
End year: Ongoing

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Status

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Scope

  • national
    Initiative that operates in and focuses mainly on one country, whether on a national or sub-national level.

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Stakeholders

  • Private sector
    Privately owned commercial (for-profit) entities of all sizes, including SMEs
  • Public sector
    National and sub-national, local government entities, agencies from all branches (policy-making, executive, adjudication)
  • Civil society
    non-governmental organisations (national or international), foundations funded by private entities, faith-based organisations, Professional associations, Industry associations, Chambers of Commerce, Local Global Compact Networks

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