Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

These clauses, designed to provide temporary flexibility from strict fiscal targets during crises, aim to strike a balance between upholding fiscal rules and effectively responding to unexpected circumstances. This enhances objectivity and transparency, strengthening the credibility of escape clause implementations.

Government 52

Government Government Balance Quality 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. Public sector organisations publish this notice to ensure transparency in the procurement procedure, letting everyone know who won the contract and why. The UK now follows its procurement regulations.

Public Procurement 52

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Thankfully, there are methods that encourage procurement simplification and SME participation while maintaining a balance between risk, quality, and standards. Trade treaties and organizational policies have specific rules to ensure fairness and transparency that prohibit bias and preference.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. It establishes a robust methodology to explore what impacts can be measured and also explores the channels through which transparency is indeed impactful – e.g. who are the stakeholders and enablers that are the actual drivers of change using increased transparency.

Bidder 40

Bidder Transparency Public Procurement Contract 40

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

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

The tribunal stated Colombia acted transparently, publicizing the páramo delimitation, to the point that Red Eagle itself took the chance to participate in such delimitation. The investor should have known that laws are subject to constitutional control in Colombia. Mr. Martínez de Hoz, an arbitrator in this case, dissented.

Balance 52

Balance Participation Impact Assessment Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 24, 2024

The tribunal stated Colombia acted transparently, publicizing the páramo delimitation, to the point that Red Eagle itself took the chance to participate in such delimitation. The investor should have known that laws are subject to constitutional control in Colombia. Mr. Martínez de Hoz, an arbitrator in this case, dissented.

Balance 52

Balance Participation Impact Assessment IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 2, 2024

There is a very high threshold for a Section 68 challenge. Is More Transparency Necessary to Ensure the Integrity of the Process? Arbitrators have a difficult line to tread between ensuring a “fair fight” and making a party’s case for them. Clear guidance (perhaps at an institutional level) would be welcome.

Corruption 52

Corruption Ethics Transparency Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Such framing sets a higher threshold for establishing a violation of FET. The Protocol on Investment represents yet another attempt to balance the interest of investors and state parties by adding a narrowly defined standard of treatment—the administrative and judicial treatment—in lieu of an FET clause.

Balance 52

Balance Negotiation Thresholds Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 12, 2024

On this point, Karel emphasised the different institutional approaches towards increasing transparency vis-à-vis arbitrator appointments, with counsel being responsible for learning the practice of each institution. Smeureanu discussed expropriation protections. Russia and Stati v. Republic of Kazakhstan ).

Ethics 52

Ethics Balance Import Thresholds 52

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.

Export 40

Export Negotiation Manufacturing Import 40

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.

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In my view, this tackles two of the most important implications for individuals in Government use of AI: the possibility to understand why decisions are made (reason giving duties) and the burden of challenging automated decisions, which is increased if there is a lack of transparency on the automation.

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

1] Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) The Balanced Budget Act of 2018 introduced new authorities concerning supplemental benefits that may be offered to chronically ill enrollees in MA plans.

Transparency 52

Transparency Utilities Quality Networking 52

Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

26] Section 503 and VEVRAA AAPs also apply (when thresholds are met) to a construction contractor/subcontractor on a Federal construction project, but not for a construction project that is merely Federally-assisted. [27] So, how does a contractor/subcontractor balance these competing obligations? citizens and green card holders.

Export 40

Export Evaluation Contract Government Contracts 40

Federal News Network

MARCH 4, 2025

Now, I’ve written about purchase cards when I wrote about micro purchase thresholds last year, and I think that there’s a lot to be lost if we discard the purchase cards. Are there alternative providers who could provide higher levels of rebates, better levels of transparency? What kind of data do they need?

Purchasing 79

Purchasing Leadership Contract Thresholds 79

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. Peru: Fostering Transparency and Legal Certainty On the legislative front, the Legislative Decree No. Notably, the introduction of Brazilian Bill No.

Transparency 52

Transparency Balance Sustainability Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

Luke Nottages Aggravating Australias Arbitration Ambivalence: Zephs ISDS Claims explored how individual cases, like Zephs claims against Australia, reflect broader regional attitudes toward arbitration, underscoring the need to address both investor concerns and State sovereignty to foster balanced ISDS mechanisms. Angela Ray T.

Balance 52

Balance Finance Capacity Budget 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

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Her commitment to balanced and thoughtful acquisition policy has set a standard for integrity and innovation in Federal procurement, and her transparent approach has fostered trust and collaboration among industry partners and stakeholders. Federal agencies that provides transparency into how Federal agencies are using AI.

Inventory 52

Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52