In this latest edition of the year once again want to thank the effort and management of network members, which have emerged as an active community and important for the development of government procurement in the Americas.

In 2011 the INGP was growing and adding valuable achievements that helped to develop tools for communication and exchange of experiences, such as the website, the newsletter, the observatory of public procurement, sub-regional workshops, Web conference, the annual conference, and other media that exist today make true integration and cooperation among its members.