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The 3 revolutions of public procurement in Africa

Open Contracting Partnership

The key features of the first generation reforms that took place between 2000-2005 addressed aspects of legislation, centralization and independence, and professionalization. Early reformers in this first revolution were Ethiopia (2005), Ghana (2005), Kenya (2007), Tanzania (2004), Uganda (2003), and Zambia (2006).

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GAO Bid Protests: Required Debriefings

Procurement Notes

The plain meaning of § 3553(d)(4)(A)(ii) is that the clock starts on the day that the bidder receives debriefing. 2005 CPD ¶ 71, at 2 (Nov. 2005 CPD ¶ 87, at 5 (May 9, 2005); Harris IT Servs. It follows that ‘the debriefing date’ here, under the statute, is March 6, 2020—the last day of NIKA’s debriefing process.”

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

Jones was not, to stand aside and let the bidder be overwhelmed without a warning.” [134] This was done following the 2005 Federal Circuit decision for Tesoro Hawaii Corp. 2005) (“The regulation authorizes the use of three types of EPAs[.]”). [24] 1, 12 (2005) (internal citation omitted); AT&T Commc’ns, Inc.,