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Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Public Procurement Intl

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. A ” catalogue ” of green procurement strategies in the European Union and the United States, prepared by the European Commission and the Office of the U.S.

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How South Korea enables its green transition through green public procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

South Korea has been a pioneer of green public procurement (GPP) since 2005 , when the Environment Ministry enacted legislation mandating government agencies to buy “green products” whenever possible. This allows organizations such as the Korea Institute of Procurement (KIP) to analyze the impact of the reforms.

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A New Era of Procurement in Europe: Time for Bold Change

Open Contracting Partnership

Last week in Rome, we brought together over 100 leaders from 26 European governments , EU institutions, global organizations like the World Bank, OECD, EBRD, and UNOPS, civil society, and the private sector for the 3rd International Open and Sustainable Public Procurement Conference 2024. Who bears the costs of lowest prices?

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What we’re getting wrong about accountability and citizen empowerment

Open Contracting Partnership

We integrate data from the Treasure Ministry, the Ministry of Education, and the National Public Procurement Agency so that people can provide feedback and know whether or not the funding is reaching the neediest schools in their municipality, according to the Ministry of Education’s prioritization list.

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Friday Flash 10/25/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The EIP Awards recognize individuals and organizations in the Federal procurement community who make significant contributions to the acquisition system. Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals.

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Friday Flash 10/11/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct.

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Implementing AI Provides Short & Long-Term Payoffs

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Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In 2014, Dr. Crosby supported MARFORCOM G-6 before transitioning to HQMC DC, Plans, Policies, & Operations to as their SharePoint and Collaboration subject matter expert. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE. DLA is the U.S.