Public procurement is a powerful lever for turning public resources into infrastructure, services and development outcomes. Yet the data needed to make better procurement decisions often remains fragmented across systems. Connecting procurement and public financial management systems can help governments anticipate expenditure, improve performance and secure greater value from every public rupee. ❓ What would it take to make this shift? 🎙 SPEAKER: Mr Raja Gopal Sunkara, IAS | Joint Secretary (Infrastructure), Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu | Convener, State Revenue Augmentation Committee Drawing on Tamil Nadu’s experience, the fireside chat will explore how connected systems, data and improved administrative design can strengthen decision-making, institutional capacity and procurement performance.