About IAPG

Our Vision

Procurement is recognised and valued as a strategic function across INGOs and the humanitarian system, driven by collective intelligence, shared standards, and alignment of practices

We believe procurement is far more than a transactional function. Effective procurement enables organisations to maximise the impact of donor funds, strengthen supply chain resilience, manage risk, support programme delivery and ultimately improve outcomes for people affected by crises.

Our Mission

The Inter-Agency Procurement Group (IAPG) is the longest-standing and largest INGO procurement collective in the humanitarian sector. Together our members are allied in their efforts to build a combined strategic voice and expertise hub, enabling the procurement function to amplify the impact of humanitarian aid.

IAPG provides a trusted platform where procurement professionals can learn from one another, share experiences, develop common approaches and collectively address challenges that affect humanitarian operations worldwide. Through collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing, the group helps advance procurement practices across the humanitarian community.

How our Members Benefit ? 

Through active participation in IAPG, members gain access to a unique network of procurement professionals and a collaborative environment dedicated to continuous improvement.

• 📊 Benchmarking and performance insights to compare practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• 🌍 Market intelligence and shared knowledge to support informed procurement decisions.
• ✅ Best-practice development through collective expertise and peer exchange.
• 🛠️ Practical tools, templates and guidance developed by and for humanitarian procurement professionals.
• 🤝 Professional networking and learning opportunities through working groups, events and collaborative initiatives.
• 💬 Collective problem-solving on emerging procurement, compliance and supply chain challenges.
• 📣 A stronger collective voice to influence discussions affecting humanitarian procurement.

By working together, members reduce duplication of effort, accelerate learning, strengthen procurement capabilities and contribute to greater effectiveness across the humanitarian sector.

Our strategic objectives

For members:

IAPG enhances its members’ procurement effectiveness and efficiency by creating and consolidating intelligence, benchmarking, defining best practice, and developing and sharing tools.

To support this objective, IAPG facilitates collaboration and peer learning across member organisations, promotes professional excellence and provides access to collective expertise that helps members navigate increasingly complex procurement and supply chain environments.

For our sector:

IAPG serves the sector through advocating for standardisation, simplification, and operational excellence. IAPG promotes the strategic role of procurement to shape the future of the humanitarian system. 

By engaging with key stakeholders and championing common approaches, IAPG contributes to a more coordinated humanitarian ecosystem. The group works to strengthen recognition of procurement as a strategic function and to drive greater effectiveness, accountability and sustainability across the sector.

Our Strategic Pillars