Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

By the time you’ve finished reading this article, you will have a sound understanding of how public procurement works. Transparency The government organisation must make the information on the process available to all stakeholders including suppliers, service producers, contractors, and the public. What is Public Procurement?

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

Conclusions and recommendations After reviewing the Inclusive Framework and Pillar 1, we recommend LAC countries to revise the application threshold and the basis for distribution of the residual benefits that make up Amount A, so that the mechanism has a greater redistributive potential.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

Article 34 of the Mining Code establishes that no exploration and exploitation can be performed in areas declared and delimited by environmental authorities as “protected areas,” called “mining exclusion zones.” The tribunal ruled that FET should not be taken as a standalone principle and must not go beyond the scope of MST.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In this article, discover what EDWOSB certification is, its benefits, and how to get started. Eligibility for EDWOSB certification requires a business to be 51% unconditionally owned by economically disadvantaged women, satisfying strict financial thresholds and NAICS code criteria related to underrepresented industries.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 24, 2024

Article 34 of the Mining Code establishes that no exploration and exploitation can be performed in areas declared and delimited by environmental authorities as “protected areas,” called “mining exclusion zones.” The tribunal ruled that FET should not be taken as a self-standing standard, it is part of MST and must not go beyond its scope.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

Another arises from how generative AI models leverage intricate probabilistic computations to produce outputs that exhibit a remarkable degree of authenticity, even though the underlying mechanism is more akin to a sophisticated statistical estimation than a transparent reasoning process. Where rules and regulations (e.g.

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VWV

MAY 19, 2021

The procurement rules seek to ensure public bodies adhere to fair and reasonable timetables and procedures, encourage open competition and transparency and deliver best value. This risk might be mitigated to some extent by publication of a voluntary transparency notice before the award of the contract.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Such framing sets a higher threshold for establishing a violation of FET. But unlike the fair administrative treatment in the PIA, the standard under Article 14 does not, at least explicitly, protect investors from arbitrary or manifestly arbitrary measures. See e.g., PSEG v Turkey , ICSID Case No.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Costa explained that Shell mitigates these risks by insisting on arbitration venues with a track record of fairness and transparency, ensuring consistency and predictability in their dispute outcomes. In the second half of the session, the panel then addressed multi-party and multi-contract issues under Article 6(4) of the ICC Rules.

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Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

The EU submission The EU submission notes that current WTO rules are not effective in tackling industrial subsidies, especially due to a lack of transparency in some Members’ interventions in the market.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This environment, according to Al Tamimi, should be characterised by efficient procedures, transparent processes, and robust legal frameworks. Expanding on Article 28 of the ICC Rules, Farah emphasised that interim reliefs are only issued if there is a threat of irreparable harm.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article breaks down the essential rules every contractor needs to know. Key Takeaways Federal contractors must adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which ensures fair, transparent, and efficient procurement processes.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This article cuts through complexity to address when sole sourcing is necessary, the justification process, and how to manage the associated risks. For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Demand data is shared publicly every other month through GSA’s Vendor Support Center To work towards its goal of “complete transparency” in government procurement purchasing, GSA has expanded its datasets and plans to make more data available over the coming years. See the article above for more details. Government (e.g.,

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

18] And, for DoD, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) 216.203-4 limits the use of the FAR EPA clauses to DoD contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (presently $250,000 with exceptions), and performance is longer than six months. [19] GAO’s competitive prejudice threshold should be similar.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Importantly, this process should be transparent, providing all stakeholders, including the public, the opportunity to provide feedback on any proposed revisions. Increasingly, the question for FSS contracting officers is which controls: PAP 2021-05 or the EPA deviations currently in effect? products and services) and “Covered Sources” (i.e.,

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tom Temin And that $2 million that you mentioned, contract threshold, that is a significant reduction from the requirement for periodic competition now, which is 10 million. And I’m just hoping that in the final rule that we see some move from the proposed rule back to the way that the DoD. Originally had proposed it.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2025

Key Amendments to QICCA Arbitration Rules Consolidation and Joinder Provisions A major change in the 2024 Rules is the introduction of Articles 10 and 21 , which allow consolidation of multiple arbitrations and joinder of third parties. Article 10 of the 2024 Rules introduces a new mechanism for consolidating arbitrations. Article 4.9

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

According to the Court of Justice, Article 43 of Directive 2014/25/EU ‘reflects’ the EU’s international commitments to give equal participation rights to economic operators hailing from third countries benefiting from international commitments signed by the EU (paragraph 43, referring to Recital 27 of the Directive). 46 and 47). 58 and 59).

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Working Group III, during its 47th and 48th sessions (succeeding the 43rd and 46th discussions), discussed the draft statute of the Advisory Centre, which, per articles 6 and 7 of the draft statute, has the mandate of capacity building and provision of legal support and advice with regard to an international investment dispute proceeding.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This article will cover what 8a set aside contracts are, eligibility, and the benefits for your business. The SBA Associate Administrator for Business Development approves requests for competitive 8(a) awards below certain thresholds, ensuring that all parties comply with program requirements.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 24, 2025

Countries like Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, and Costa Rica introduced reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and flexibility in arbitration practices. This article delves into the legislative and judicial milestones of 2024, highlighting the regions achievements and drawbacks. Notably, the introduction of Brazilian Bill No.

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