Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 31, 2025

Many of you will know that weve always been interested in opening up and improving the procurement and contracts that underpin mega-sporting events, which have – all too-often been – vectors for cronyism, corruption or massive mis-spending. Nine implementing bodies are involved, with Simico S.p.A. of allocated funds.

Transparency 86

Transparency Bidding Sustainability Corruption 86

Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The EPPO has the power to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment crimes against the EU budget, such as fraud, corruption or serious cross border fraud. In its Impact Assessment Report for the new customs reform, the European Commission also indicated this procedure as being prone to fraud.

Impact Assessment 45

Impact Assessment Import Participation Transportation 45

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 29, 2024

For instance, the South African Development Community Model BIT Template mandates investors to conduct an environmental impact assessment ( Art. 34) already has such provisions in place.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Impact Assessment Thresholds Contract 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

There is emerging evidence of experimentation in procurement digitalisation, which is shedding light on regulatory risks and challenges.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

To obtain an environmental license, the investor must obtain approval from the environmental authority of (i) an Environmental Impact Assessment and (ii) an Environmental Management Plan (“PMA”). The views expressed herein are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of their employer.

Balance 52

Balance Participation Impact Assessment Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 24, 2024

To obtain an environmental license, the investor must obtain approval from the environmental authority of (i) an Environmental Impact Assessment and (ii) an Environmental Management Plan (“PMA”). The views expressed herein are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of their employer.

Balance 52

Balance Participation Impact Assessment IT 52

University of Bristol

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Procurement rules and policies seek to ensure that contract awards are free from corruption, conflicts of interest or anticompetitive practices, and that these vast sums of public funds generate value for money and support social, environmental, and innovative practices.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Government Buyers 52