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UN’s first ever resolution on public procurement: what makes it strong and what’s still missing

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At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

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Commitment, coalitions, change: How we can build on #OGPEstonia’s energy to reform public contracting

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We now have plenty of evidence that radical change is possible in procurement , so how can we make OGP’s many open contracting commitments consistently convert into stronger results? That was my focus at the OGP’s High Level Panel on Progress Against Corruption. 2) Build stronger coalitions and countervailing power.

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10 success factors for implementing e-procurement system

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Clear communication and change management Governments must effectively communicate e-GP requirements, benefits, processes, and expectations to all stakeholders. Effective change management requires a clear plan and sustained effort throughout the project.

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Uncertain Times Call for Strong Leaders: A Q&A with Dawn Tiura

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We can employ best practices that help us avoid buying products from corrupt companies or countries. Change management experts say it takes people about three years of practicing a new behavior before that behavior becomes the new normal. We can ensure our organizations aren’t funding conflict minerals or guerilla groups.