Eléments conduisant à la participation des PME aux marchés publics à Madagascar grâce à l’e-GP

Abstract

The integration of e-GP into Madagascar's public procurement and contract execution system can be a strategic lever for increasing the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This article analyzes the factors that lead to SME participation in public procurement in Madagascar through e-GP. The results show that simplifying access to information through e-GP can lower barriers related to information asymmetry, thereby strengthening SMEs' trust in the contracting authority. In addition, the dematerialization of procedures facilitates administrative processes and lowers certain costs, thus enabling a greater number of SMEs to bid. Training, awareness-raising, and technical assistance are crucial for strengthening the capacities of SMEs and improving their competitiveness. However, there are some constraints, such as the inadequate digital infrastructure of some SMEs and the lack of technological skills in some SMEs. The study concludes that the participation of SMEs in public procurement in Madagascar depends on a number of factors.