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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

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. Corruption in public procurement makes us poorer and takes our rights away.” Efficiency is key. So the DGCP adopted a three-pronged approach to improve things.

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The 2023 SIAC Draft Rules: Raising the Bar for Efficiency

Kluwer Arbitration

The Draft Rules introduce several noteworthy changes as part of a concerted effort to “raise the bar on efficiency, expedition, and cost-effectiveness” ( see SIAC Registrar’s Report ). This post places the spotlight on key provisions in the Draft Rules specifically aimed at bolstering efficiency. and kevinnash@siac.org.sg

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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. This reduction would not only lead to lower interest expenses but also stimulate GDP growth by fostering a more efficient economy.

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Pakistani Energy Sector Parties Challenge Arbitration Awards in the English High Court on the Grounds of ‘Serious Irregularity’

Kluwer Arbitration

Serious Irregularity The leading authority on Section 68 challenges is RAV Bahamas Ltd and another v Therapy Beach Club Inc [2021] UKPC 8 , which prescribes that intervention should be limited to ‘extreme’ cases and that the test of serious irregularity imposes a ‘high threshold’. There are a number of reasons for this.

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2025 PAW: Different Roles, Shared Realities – A Dialogue on Settlement and Document Production in Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

This is a missed opportunity, especially when considering that one of the primary goals of arbitration is to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. To conclude, while facilitating settlement is crucial from all sides, it remains important to recognize the thresholds and respect the boundaries of a fair and balanced process.

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Building public procurement integrity in Jamaica

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

With a mandate to prevent, investigate, and prosecute corruption, one of the Integrity Commission’s core functions is to oversee public procurement. There was huge enthusiasm in the room for developing a user-friendly tool to detect corruption in contracting.

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Redefining Resolution in Data Disputes: Why Arbitration Holds the Key

Kluwer Arbitration

The UK Court of Appeal has affirmed arbitration as the most cost-effective and efficient supranational dispute resolution procedure for such cases. Such financial constraints can discourage individuals from pursuing their privacy rights, emphasising the need for a more accessible and cost-efficient ADR mechanism.

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