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Risk of anti-competitive collusion after excessive level of transparency in public procurement debriefing?

European Law: Public Procurement

However, a ‘twin’ provision can be found in Article 41 of Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts (OJ 2004 L 134, p.

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The 3 revolutions of public procurement in Africa

Open Contracting Partnership

These included ongoing issues such as poor institutional coordination, lack of transparency, high levels of corruption, and murky lines of accountability. Early reformers in this first revolution were Ethiopia (2005), Ghana (2005), Kenya (2007), Tanzania (2004), Uganda (2003), and Zambia (2006).

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The Revised IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest: A Call to Action for Parties and Counsel?

Kluwer Arbitration

First published in 2004 (the “2004 IBA Guidelines”) and then revised in 2014 (the “2014 IBA Guidelines”) (collectively, the “IBA Guidelines”), the IBA Guidelines have become a go-to guide for arbitrators, counsel, and arbitral institutions in identifying conflicts of interest and assessing the need for disclosure.

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Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy

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Since 2004, the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) has worked to ” facilitate business relationships with Canadian corporations and supplier organizations owned by Aboriginals and minorities.” The following are just a few examples of some notable supplier diversity efforts across the globe. Agile Procurement in Canada.

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How Confidential Is Arbitration In English Law?

Kluwer Arbitration

These were the public interest in: (i) the operation and practice of arbitration; and (ii) the desirability of public scrutiny as a means by which confidence in the courts can be maintained and the administration of justice made transparent.

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The Eco Oro and Red Eagle Awards: Recent Divergence on How to Interpret Fair and Equitable Treatment Clauses Linked to the Minimum Standard of Treatment

Kluwer Arbitration

In recent years, many States have signed investment treaties containing this type of clause based on the US Model BIT (2004), which itself reflects NAFTA case law following the FTC 2001 Note of Interpretation , which clarified that tribunals must apply the MST and no other standard. 762, 806).

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Implementing AI Provides Short & Long-Term Payoffs

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Constituents must trust that their need for essential services can be met with transparency, without sacrificing their privacy and security. Employees of federal agencies seek equitable, inclusive workplaces, flexibility in where and how they work, transparent communications, and training in the latest technologies.