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Leveraging AI to Transform Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

Total Venture Capital Investment in Artificial Intelligence from 2012 to 2022 in LAC5 (USD billions) Source: Chart elaborated by the authors using data from OECD AI Policy Observatory. One of the key hurdles to the optimal use of AI in the public sector is the need for capacity building across government institutions.

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

Procurement Notes

According to Deltek’s 2022 Government Contracting Industry Study , in 2021, “[m]edian profit margin was higher (15%) compared with what has been observed since 2012 (6-10%).” [10] GAO’s competitive prejudice threshold should be similar. Now, compare the foregoing to contractor profits. Not easy to do.

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

To be at the 100-employee threshold, the employer must be a “business enterprise that employs— (i) 100 or more employees, excluding part-time employees; or (ii) 100 or more employees, including part-time employees, who in the aggregate work at least 4,000 hours per week, exclusive of hours of overtime.” [57] Idle Capacity).

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Real Discussion of the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Contractors and Subcontractors

Procurement Notes

33] On October 8, 2012 , Department of Interior issued its FAR deviation. [34] 57487 , 2012 WL 3645366 (Aug. 16, 2012), aff’d , 522 F. William Clark, issued a memorandum encouraging procuring Agencies to adopt without emendation FAR Deviation Clause 52.223-99. [25] What about the Sovereign Acts Doctrine? See, e.g. , Teresa A.

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Government Contracts Inflation Update

Procurement Notes

Since at least January 2012, the Federal Reserve System’s Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) has maintained that a 2% inflation rate is optimal for maximizing employment and keeping prices stable. [6] Now, building capacity domestically or with our friends will take time. percent before seasonal adjustment.” [2] January 2023 +6.4%