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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

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Calling for a “new global partnership for sustainable development,” it was referred to as the Earth Summit, and resulted in a comprehensive plan of action called Agenda 21. Procurement may be asked to help support a broader strategic plan, such as energy management.

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Applying AI to Advance Agency Missions

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Dr. Alterovitz was one of the core authors of White House Office of Science Technology and Policy’s The National AI R&D Strategic Plan from 2019. He was the last live afternoon host on Federal News Radio, hosting “In Depth with Francis Rose” from 2008 to 2015 after joining the station in 2006.

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How Kazakhstan is combating non-competitive procurement

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All references to clauses and articles refer to Public Procurement Law 2015, valid until December 31, 2024. Single-source procurement is only permitted with the approval of the antimonopoly authority Procurement of goods and services related to intellectual property (sub-clause 3, clause 3, article 39) 100.97 of all single-source procurement.

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Interview with Our Editors: Nigeria and Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre in the Spotlight with Abimbola Akeredolu SAN

Kluwer Arbitration

She was also the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State Nigeria between 2013 and 2015. The objectives of ACCORD were to explore the value proposition and various models for operational collaboration and agree on a strategic plan. Welcome to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, Mrs. Akeredolu!

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Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DHS Outlines Tech Priorities in 7-Year Strategic Plan Meritalk reports that on May 28, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its first-ever Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan. For more details, see OMB’s Fact Sheet on its data centralization strategy.

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Zero Trust: In Depth

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In his current role, he leads strategic planning, client engagement, solutions development for zero trust architecture, defensive cyber operations, vulnerability assessment, and the development of enterprise-class cybersecurity solutions for Department of Defense clients. Dr. Sahlin joined GDIT in January 2021.

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10 Best Contractors Military Companies by Revenue

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These companies work closely with government agencies, providing the essential tools and technologies needed for strategic planning and operational success. militarys budget for robotics has surged from $17 million in 2015 to $379 million in 2021, indicating a substantial investment in automated military equipment.