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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 contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

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Invoice Hub – the Next Horizon for AP Automation

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It breaks the bond between Buyer and Supplier, resulting in fragile supply chains and lots of mistrust. The Purchase Order has been touted as the only way to manage ‘maverick’ spend (stopping off budget expenditure), but it’s also a way to automate invoice processing. Is the tax and budget allocation information correct?

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Job Opening: Purchasing Manager

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

Oversees the analysis of cost, performance, quality, service and delivery. Two (2) years experience as a Purchasing Manager or five (5) years as a Senior Buyer with responsibility for a wide range of buying, including consumable supplies, commodity and/or heavy equipment acquisition. Experience with budgeting preferred.

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A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

Open Contracting Partnership

Approach: The new director of the procurement agency led the development of a data-driven corruption risk monitoring system and worked with a reform team to strengthen the institutional capacity of government buyers, improve cross-agency coordination and increase collaboration with civil society.

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Guide to Modern Vendor Relationships

The Procurement School

Allows government buyer to consider vendor feedback and make changes before issuing the solicitation. Solicitation Processes Once a government buyer has issued a solicitation, they must balance meeting the government’s needs with maintaining the interest of quality vendors. Do not disclose the budget in the solicitation.

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The Corruption Cost Tracker: Quantifying the costs of corrupt contracting and the savings to be made from reform

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

Corruption in public procurement can lead to: 1) Overpriced public procurement contracts contributing to larger budget deficits. 3) Adverse impact on growth through lower efficiency of public investment, lower quality of public services and higher volatility in markets with substantial public presence.

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Private Sector Tender Platforms and Databases

Tracker Intelligence

It is a favourite for businesses who want high-quality tender opportunities because of its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly interface. A good profile makes it easier for your clients to trust you, which will likely attract more buyers. One example is Tracker Intelligence, which stands out among other private-sector platforms.

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