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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

Smart Public Procurement Can Contribute to Marofiscal Stability Smart public procurement spending can be a critical area for improving fiscal balances because it can improve the effectiveness of public expenditure by reducing waste. Better fiscal balances will contribute to greater macroeconomic stability.

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Australian Arbitration Week Recap: International Arbitration in the Pacific—Reform and Capacity Building

Kluwer Arbitration

This discussion underscored the critical need for ongoing reform and capacity building, while also highlighting the importance of cultural sensitivity and local engagement. She noted that capacity building is a major challenge, and the Tongan government is open to seeing how it can further develop its expertise.

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How exporting weapons becomes risky for contractors who make the exports

Federal News Network

Interview Transcript: Tom Temin And we think of the defense industrial base has strained in terms of capacity to manufacture what’s needed around the world and, you know, missile systems and ammunition and so forth. I think the Justice Department has characterized sanctions as the new FCPA, the new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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Navigating the Intersection of Sovereign Acts and Commercial Activities: Insights from Omega v. Panama

Kluwer Arbitration

Additionally, the Claimants claimed that Panama’s actions included a smear campaign, which involved a criminal investigation into corruption allegations against Mr. Rivera, damaging his global reputation. The Corruption Investigation The Claimants contended that Panama’s criminal investigation was not genuine.

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10 success factors for implementing e-procurement system

Open Contracting Partnership

Ultimately, the decision to adopt SaaS-based e-GP solutions must balance the conveniences they offer and the need to uphold the integrity of public procurement laws and regulations. A recent report by the World Bank on e-GP system implementation types in Africa analyzes risks and benefits for different implementation types.

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OCP Feedback Survey: Closing the books on 2023 and looking towards 2030

Open Contracting Partnership

We are also very pleased that we achieved one of the closest gender balances in survey responses last year, closing the gap between Men and Women from a 22% differential in 2022, to an 11% differential in 2023. Across the last five years, this puts us at an average of Net Promoter 82, exceeding our strategy cycle target of 80.

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Between the Rock and Hard Place: Will the U.S. Court Follow the EU or International Arbitration Tribunals?

Kluwer Arbitration

Judge Leon sided with Spain and dismissed the petition, explaining that under the Treaty of Lisbon , Spain “lacked the legal capacity to enter into agreements inconsistent with their obligations under the EU Treaties.” Blasket Renewable , at 12. against the rights of investors inscribed by the ICSID.

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