Government Financial Management and Revenue Administration Project in Indonesia

Strategic Insights -

The Republic of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance (MOF) is seeking a loan and credit from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Government Financial Management and Revenue Administration Project (GFMRAP). The project aims to strengthen the effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of government spending, as well as reform the customs system and improve revenue administration. The project will include several key components, including public financial management, revenue administration, and governance and accountability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project will be implemented in Indonesia, with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) as the executing agency.
  • The project will comprise three main components: Public Financial Management, Revenue Administration, and Governance and Accountability.
  • The Public Financial Management component will focus on strengthening policy capacity, budget planning and development, budget implementation, and treasury modernization.
  • The Revenue Administration component will address customs reform, including organization and management, customs operations, trade facilitation, and integration of information systems and technology infrastructure.
  • Governance and Accountability will focus on strengthening the Office of the Secretary General of the DPR-RI, the Tax Court, and the Office of the Inspector General of the MOF.
  • The World Bank's Procurement Guidelines will be used to procure goods and services, with international competitive bidding procedures.
  • Interested bidders and consultants can contact the address below to receive information on upcoming contract packages and invitations to bid.

Statistics:

  • The loan and credit from IBRD and IDA will finance a total of $250 million towards the cost of the project.
  • The project will include 12 key contract packages, including a three-year turnkey solution contract for the modernization of the state treasury and budget system.
  • The project will require a team of consultants and experts, including a project management adviser, independent verification and validation consultants, taxation international consultants, and change management and communication specialists.

Sources:

  • World Bank Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits (dated May 2004)
  • World Bank Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (dated May 2004)
  • UN Development Business, Issue No. 642, 16 November 2004
  • UNDB Print Edition, Issue No. 642, 16 November 2004
  • Post Online: 25 October 2004.
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