Procurement practices in developing countries: The need for research

In the developing countries, the total value of construction work represents around half of the gross domestic capital formation. There is a lack of research on methods used in developing countries to procure construction projects and implement them. For developing countries to make that vital transition to developed countries, it is of paramount importance to have their construction industry research and development intensified. This paper is a part of doctoral study of procurement practices of developing countries. Through literature review it discusses the problems and issues in the procurement practices and a need for more research regarding the procurement of projects in developing countries.