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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 Lithuania fast-tracked green procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

The government took three key steps: i) careful planning for the green transition; ii) implementing green public procurement (GPP) in practice with a focus on building the capacity of public buyers; and iii) learning powered by data-driven monitoring with a public dashboard. We now have to help our business adapt and innovate.

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AI & sustainable procurement: the public sector should first learn what it already owns

University of Bristol

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise. And it should then put that evidence base to good use.

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10 success factors for implementing e-procurement system

Open Contracting Partnership

These principles include transparency, accountability, efficiency, effectiveness, equal treatment, rule of law, sustainable procurement, and engagement with the private sector and civil society. e-GP strategy ownership and sustainability e-GP strategies should be aligned with the national development agenda and wholly owned by the government.

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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. Sustainability is a newer, mid-strategy entry but has seen rapid and steady growth, coming in at #2 for the past two years.

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

Inter-American Development Bank

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Better fiscal balances will contribute to greater macroeconomic stability. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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10 common myths holding women back in government contracting and leadership

Open Contracting Partnership

Although we have come a long way, the gaps still exist and to realize inclusive economies and sustainable development globally, we must #InspireInclusion. We built capacity to show that there is an opportunity to change how things are done. We focused on the plan, the data, and the purpose of what we want to achieve.