This seminar will give you insight into the provisions and application of the defence and security procurement directive and the wider initiatives towards closer defence and security cooperation and their impact on procurement.
As the evaluation report on the Defence and Security Directive 2009/81/EC from 2016 has demonstrated, there is still need for guidance and improvement as to the effective implementation and application of the directive. The focus of this seminar will be the interpretation and practical effects of the directive and experts in the field will present these topics in an accessible way. Other issues that will be discussed include:
How will it help you?
At the end of this seminar you should have a good understanding of:
Who will benefit most?
The seminar is intended for public officials from the EU Member States, candidate countries, representatives from European organisations and bodies, who would like to familiarise themselves with the specific procurement rules in the defence and security sector and the new initiatives in the field of defence and security cooperation. The seminar should also be of interest to industry and service providers in this sector, as well as to academics, lawyers and other people working in this field. The seminar will provide a unique platform for sharing experiences.
Links:
[1] https://www.eipa.eu/product/european-defence-and-security-procurement-2018/