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The 3 revolutions of public procurement in Africa

Open Contracting Partnership

Public procurement is like the heartbeat of public spending in most of Africa – by some estimates, it accounts for 17% of the GDP of African Countries. Procurement was long seen as a clerical administrative function, rather than a strategic lever. This was not always the case.

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5G as a Digital Transformation Accelerant

FedInsider

For instance, the rapid adoption of edge computing can be attributed to 5G’s superior qualities. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. This has provided a huge boost to digital transformation in both the public and private sectors.

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

The Federal Government’s procurement spend in FY2023 was $765 billion ($470 billion for defense agencies), [106] and most of the procurement spend was discretionary spending. So, given that discretionary spending is more likely to be cut than mandatory spending, procurement spending cuts will be part of any significant budget cuts.

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Embracing Data-Driven Change to Enhance Customer Experiences

FedInsider

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE. Morton assumed her current duties in July 2016 as Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer, Veterans Experience Office (VEO), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Bahrain’s cloud-first success story

AWS Public Sector

Foundations for digital readiness Bahrains decision to diversify its economy and modernize government services dates back to 2008, with the launch of its Economic Vision 2030 strategy. Cloud-enhanced citizen services Cloud adoption has perhaps had the greatest impact on improving the quality and efficiency of public services.

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The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Legal Donnybrook Has Arrived

Procurement Notes

Specifically, the GovCon Order applies for contractors/subcontractors of “[e]xecutive departments and agencies, including independent establishments subject to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. Postal Service or the Postal Regulatory Commission. [12] Emphasis on the word some. 102(4)(B). . 6701 et seq.; (iii)

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Friday Flash 12/13/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

GAP FACs goal is to modernize the Federal procurement processes by integrating emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity into acquisition strategies. Agencies have already reduced GHG emissions by 40 percent compared to a 2008 baseline. Authored by Susan B.