Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These included ongoing issues such as poor institutional coordination, lack of transparency, high levels of corruption, and murky lines of accountability. The legal framework as well as the creation of procurement oversight agencies led to more accountability, with a clear set of rules as well as checks and balances.

Public Procurement 70

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 70

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

As we celebrate, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and potential, confronting the myths holding women back from participating in public procurement and attaining certain heights in leadership. Happy International Women’s Day! of suppliers of large value contracts have mostly women on their management teams.

Government Contracts 80

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 80

Federal News Network

APRIL 19, 2024

Additionally, sound procurement management, consistent with the Senior Procurement Executive’s memorandum on the appropriate role of management in the GSA acquisition process ( See SPE Memo SPE-2022-03 ), is vital to consistent, balanced application of the rules. This step towards greater transparency is in the public interest.

Procurement 75

Procurement Negotiation Price Transparency 75

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: [link]. (b) Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. We admittedly find this response puzzling.

Participation 66

Participation Utilities Bidding Contract 66

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The discussion also addressed the potential tension between diversity and qualification, debating how to balance the two. Bucki advocated for a broader approach to efficiency, emphasizing that it should encompass a balance of time, cost, and quality. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Only Upsides to AI in Arbitration?

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While much attention is being paid to ways to harness the power of AI, equally important are questions of safety and transparency, and the balance of collaboration between government and industry to advance strategic leadership in the global AI race. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Participation 52

Participation Ethics Finance Leadership 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While much attention is being paid to ways to harness the power of AI, equally important are questions of safety and transparency, and the balance of collaboration between government and industry to advance strategic leadership in the global AI race. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Participation 52

Participation Ethics Finance Leadership 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The Growing Role of AI in Public Procurement The use of AI systems in public procurement brings a host of new benefits for organisations actively participating in the procurement process. The procurement policy note is designed to provide transparency in AI procurement, including the initial awarding process and the duration of the contract.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

The first ICCA Congress with recorded participants was held in Rotterdam in 1966, painting a picture of exclusivity and limited access. The 1966 Congress had 131 participants, predominantly from Western Europe, with only three attendees from outside this region—one from Yugoslavia, one from the USA, and one from Romania.

Influencing 52

Influencing Participation Efficiency Transparency 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 19, 2024

Additionally, sound procurement management, consistent with the Senior Procurement Executive’s memorandum on the appropriate role of management in the GSA acquisition process ( See SPE Memo SPE-2022-03 ), is vital to consistent, balanced application of the rules. This step towards greater transparency is in the public interest.

Procurement 49

Procurement Negotiation Price Transparency 49

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? What’s more, since running an efficient supply chain involves a complicated balance of risk, sustainability, social governance and cost, technology is absolutely critical.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Emotion AI tools could be used during a case management conference or hearing to monitor participants’ level of attentiveness, engagement, confusion, and anxiety in real time. In essence, it allows all participants to peep into each other’s ‘heads.’

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

In May 2017, the Court issued Judgement T-361 , whereby it declared Resolution 2090 void based on the lack of participation by communities located within the Santurbán Páramo and ordered the environmental authority to issue a new resolution for a broader delimitation of the Santurbán Páramo through a participatory process.

Balance 52

Balance Participation Impact Assessment Thresholds 52

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Last week, a guidance memo came out, having to do with small business participation in government-wide acquisition contract. And this sudden change then can really change a company’s balance sheet as well as its activities. It changes the balance sheets. The action raises a lot of questions. Tom Temin Yeah.

Professional Services 87

Professional Services Bidding Contract Evaluation 87

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Create speed and transparency. Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team Freight 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Create speed and transparency. Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 24, 2024

In May 2017, the Court issued Judgement T-361 , whereby it declared Resolution 2090 void based on the lack of participation by communities located within the Santurbán Páramo and ordered the environmental authority to issue a new resolution for a broader delimitation of the Santurbán Páramo through a participatory process.

Balance 52

Balance Participation Impact Assessment IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 5, 2024

In this regard, states and stakeholders would have to work on finding a more balanced approach which takes into account public participation, transparency and steps to make it more legitimate in the eyes of public. Where do We Stand?

Balance 52

Balance Negotiation Sustainability Accountability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 6, 2024

There is room and necessity to take a de novo look at this discussion, especially considering that there are many new participants in arbitration proceedings comparing to a decade ago. Justice Knowles suggested that there might be an area where transparency can play a role.

Ethics 52

Ethics Corruption Balance Transparency 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Erika Kurockina, the Deputy Minister of the Economy says: “Public procurement is certainly an effective tool to achieve strategic objectives, including SME engagement, inclusion, environment, and it is important to achieve a good balance between these goals.

Procurement 89

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Governments may collaborate with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and minority-owned businesses to increase participation. Transparent criteria for evaluating social value proposals allow for fair competition among suppliers while keeping them liable for their commitments.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Dispute Design and Public Participation In treaty ISDS, arbitration often follows the generic framework of an IIA, which restricts a state’s influence over the specific dispute, potentially impacting legitimacy as it may appear to surrender sovereignty to external entities. It’s a fine balance.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Contract Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Dispute Design and Public Participation In treaty ISDS, arbitration often follows the generic framework of an IIA, which restricts a state’s influence over the specific dispute, potentially impacting legitimacy as it may appear to surrender sovereignty to external entities. It’s a fine balance.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Contract Tender 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

The administration of the tax would require a single tax return (consolidated balance sheet of the mega MNE) to be filed with the tax authorities of the country where the ultimate parent company is domiciled, and the information would be shared with the other countries.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Distribution Electronics Accountability 52

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One could be forgiven for simplifying the goal of procurement to ensuring that public money is well spent , which could be further elaborated (following Schooner 2002 ) to encompass promoting integrity and value for money in the award of public contracts, and acting transparently to facilitate accountability. At first look, s.12(1)

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Public Goods Accountability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

The 2024 Rules aim at increasing efficiency, flexibility and transparency of arbitral proceedings conducted under the auspices of the CRCICA. The 2024 Rules integrate contemporary practices and technological advancements to improve the arbitration process’ efficiency, transparency, and flexibility.

Transparency 52

Transparency Efficiency Contract Integrity 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

This preliminary view was further explored through a survey among the conference participants. Finally , the law encourages the publication of awards with the agreement of the parties to increase transparency. Kai-Uwe Karl stressed the possibility and importance of redacting arbitral awards.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Transparency Balance Import 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 18, 2024

The choice seems easy to make, as it tends to increase domestic resource mobilization, but the revenue expected needs to be balanced with the cost of administering the complexity and increasing data processing demand of a global tax, requiring investments in technology and capacity building inside their tax administrations.

Import 52

Import Capacity Evaluation Government 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Centre has had four editions since 2019, with the fourth being a hybrid event with physical participation in Accra, Ghana. The LACIAC Adjudication Rules were established to provide a quick, fair and transparent process for the interim resolution of disputes in projects of significant duration such as construction contracts.

Capacity 52

Capacity Collaboration Networking Strategic Planning 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 31, 2023

The report recommends that the AI sandbox should operate on the basis of a ‘ commitment from the participant regulators to make joined-up decisions on regulations or licences at the end of each sandbox process and a clear feedback loop to inform the design or reform of regulatory frameworks based on the insights gathered.

Innovation 52

Innovation Consulting Collaboration Supply Chain 52

FedScoop

JULY 11, 2024

The guidance aims to enable national R&D enterprise research agencies and participants to “respond appropriately” through certifying that institutions’ research security programs — and cybersecurity protocols — include foreign travel security, research security training and export control training.

Export 140

Export Education Balance Transparency 140

Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

This strategy provides a balance of risk between the government and the contractor. Government IDCs are subject to strict regulations to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with acquisition rules. This practice is integral to promoting small business participation and fulfilling government contracting requirements.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Price 52

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

Trust and transparency will be prioritized as more data is collected and leveraged. Overall, contractual guarantees, financial transparency, competitive choice and commitments to localized Canadian presence that nurture national talent are crucial to deliver taxpayer value through cloud partnerships while upholding public sector duties.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking the disclosure of records related to the National Security Agency’s use of artificial intelligence, as the Biden administration emphasizes transparency surrounding use of the technology in the government. In a Thursday complaint , the ACLU asked the U.S.

Transparency 117

Transparency Inventory Integration Integrity 117

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 15, 2024

The massive online course launched by the IDB based on this series has had more than 70,000 participants registered. Open government strategies to enhance the participation of women in public decision making in 15 countries of the region were reported, and 14 countries also promote youth participation.

Government 52

Government Government Data Public Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

While the last SIAC Manila Conference 2019 was an intimate gathering of only 80 participants, this year’s ‘ SIAC Manila Conference 2023: Deep Dive into Arbitration Trends ’ held on 25 May 2023 attracted more than 800 registrants, and SIAC had to cap the conference attendees at 500 practitioners, government representatives, and in-house counsel.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Participation Efficiency Influencing 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms. Importantly, this process should be transparent, providing all stakeholders, including the public, the opportunity to provide feedback on any proposed revisions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52