In its latest round of regional monitoring, IPW flags recurring patterns worth public attention: tenders that attract only a single qualified bidder, last-minute changes to technical specifications, and gaps between planned and contracted values. These are not proof of wrongdoing on their own, but they are the signals IPW encourages journalists and citizens to follow. IPW will continue publishing field notes as monitoring continues across several provinces.
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