Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM).

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Public Procurement Glossary Public procurement can feel like a maze of unfamiliar terms and endless abbreviations. Thats exactly why this Public procurement glossary existsto make things simple. What Is Public Procurement? E-Procurement It is the digital way of handling public purchasing.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. I have had opportunities to support more than 60 countries across the globe in reviewing and advising their e-procurement (e-GP) initiatives.

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E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements. The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement.

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Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Outsourcing the procurement expertise is a growing option for smaller entities to consider. Many smaller public entities have formal associations [1] where they do outsource their procurement needs. The 3rd party becomes the buying agency and represents the interests of the public entity. Outsourcing is getting attention.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

The Procurement School

JULY 24, 2023

If compromises must be made, balance them so that neither party feels resentful. The frequency depends on the length of the contract, critical delivery times, and availability of the parties. This may require a contract amendment, if the solutions agreed upon are significant enough to warrant a change to the contract.

Management 52

Management Consulting Evaluation Public Procurement 52

ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice. Thank you to our guest speakers, Solution Consultants, and the Product Marketing team!

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Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supplier 52