The system of "electronic catalog shopping", will also provide a solution to the problem of overpricing in government procurement and provide greater transparency to the process.

The Minister of Finance, William Chong Wong said that this year’s system includes six products and more will be added progressively.

"He explained that they will start by using the system to buy paper, since differences were found in the purchases of this material of up to 50 Lempiras ($ 2.66) and also for the purchase of tires, vehicles and contracting internet services", reported Centinelaeconomico.com

Source: Centinelaeconomico.com

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