Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That has undermined the innovators and rewarded those willing to put profits ahead of national security. Congress, the Government Accountability Office and the Justice Department must act to stop this type of systematic corruption before we lose the next war fought in cyber space. Snitches get stiches,” as the saying goes.

Public Private Partnership 110

Public Private Partnership IT Influencing Corruption 110

FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

We look forward to receiving innovative suggestions on the development of the sixth Open Government National Action Plan as well as other efforts to strengthen open government policy and public engagement.” Outside of federal agency officials, the committee is open to nominees from state and local government, industry and academia.

Transparency 108

Transparency Media Corruption Participation 108

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Challenge: Despite ongoing government reforms, corruption and inefficient spending remains pervasive in Kazakhstan’s public procurement. Finally, the Anti-Corruption Agency is proactively supporting the development of civic monitoring and has agreed to cooperate with the civil society coalition to monitor procurement.

Procurement 120

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 9, 2025

She encouraged participants to think creatively and propose innovative procedural and legal solutions, making connections between different areas of expertise. Kiran emphasized the need for continuous learning and expanding ones knowledge of arbitration beyond immediate needs.

Participation 52

Participation Import Networking Leadership 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

To start the conversation about how to better address these challenges, FMM organized the first Regional Policy Dialogue aimed at developing an innovative agenda to transform public expenditure management through smarter procurement practices. Waste broadly refers to suboptimal decision-making in the allocation of public resources.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Berlin, the conference brought together distinguished practitioners and experts from across the globe to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in international arbitration.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 14, 2024

The wide-ranging program covered cutting edge technological innovations and timeless human considerations such as persuasion, corruption, and disability inclusion. The first innovation was pitched by Guled Yusuf. The 38th AAA-ICDR-ICC-ICSID Joint Colloquium on May 21, 2024 at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Corruption 59

Corruption Innovation Quality Import 59

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As discussed below a recurring theme was the need to find a balance between having model clauses that were, on the one hand, innovative and likely to lead to faster and more efficient resolution of disputes in practice, while, on the other hand, containing sufficient quality and due process safeguards.

Balance 52

Balance Innovation Consulting Efficiency 52

Public Procurement Intl

APRIL 26, 2024

David Drabkin Dave Drabkin and Chris Yukins’ presentation , drawing on their report on debarment for the Acquisition Innovation Research Center, addressed convergence of the contractor exclusion/debarment systems in the United States and the European Union.

Public Procurement 130

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Innovation 130

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To recall, this innovative mechanism , defined in Section 56 of the AMA, adds a new dimension to traditional arbitration proceedings. Recommendations Theoretically, while the ART’s innovation holds promise, it has the potential for considerable over-litigation and subsequent delays.

Innovation 52

Innovation Import Influencing Balance 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As a reform community, we agreed that we need to focus more on long-term value, with sustainability, social value, and innovation becoming increasingly important and that contract management is where this value is often won or lost. Data-powered red flags strengthen efforts to fight corruption. We’re ready to help make this happen.

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment. Integrity Provides an immutable record, reducing fraud and corruption.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

Procurement Strategies 96

Procurement Strategies Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain 96

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

The latest innovations of the e-procurement system include an e-contracts module and integrating payments through the e-invoicing module, so the full procurement process is now electronic. Using data to address fraud and corruption The increased digitalization has provided new opportunities to identify bad behavior and corruption risks.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Japan is generally perceived as a country with little political corruption. Many leaders may only consider reforming the procurement system if some corruption scandal emerges. Why is open contracting policy needed in Japan?

Contract 67

Contract Transparency Public Procurement Procurement 67

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The datasets not only republish structured data gathered from official source websites, but also contain corruption risk red flags developed by the research team. Regarding procurement that uses funds from development aid donors, pressure to ensure accountability and transparency in the allocation of funds has been growing.

Data 40

Data Tender Corruption Contract 40

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 30, 2023

AI and Arbitration – The Swedish Perspective Given Sweden’s reputation as a modern and innovative jurisdiction, it will not unsurprising that the accelerating developments at the intersection of AI are also taking place here. The day’s program demonstrates that after 20 years YAS has no plans to rest on its laurels.

Innovation 52

Innovation Import Sustainability Influencing 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

So OCP supported Vitaliy Trenkenshu and his Datanomix team to prepare for the prestigious World Commerce & Contracting Innovation & Excellence Awards in 2021. ” “Monitoring of public procurement is one of the main tools in the fight against corruption.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

For example, with our support, the Dominican Republic’s procurement agency monitors all transactions in the country’s electronic procurement system in real-time using 21 automated corruption red flag risk indicators.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Notably, these changes introduce an innovative element by granting arbitral tribunals significant discretion in selecting the format of proceedings. Ultimately, this serves to bolster both investor confidence and the UAE’s business-friendly reputation.

Ethics 52

Ethics Innovation Efficiency Thresholds 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Ivalua will also extend its commitment by aligning its operations and strategies with the UN’s Ten Principles relating to human rights, labor, environmental practises and anti-corruption. .

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain IT Sustainability Business Strategy 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For example, civil society monitoring using the CMS helped detect mismanagement of funds for a school construction project worth 2 billion Ugandan shillings (~US$500,000), according to Kusemererwa Ismail, a representative of the CSO Mid-Western Anti-Corruption Coalition. As Einer reminds us: “The real innovation is not the system in itself.

Public Procurement 135

Public Procurement Procurement Contract Collaboration 135

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2022

CEOs Look to Innovation. The majority of CEOs also expect increased energy and focus toward innovation, talent development ,and ESG. Managing your supplier risk is crucial to combating bribery, corruption, procurement fraud, and other corporate risks that often occur as the Fraud Survey revealed (see image 4). .

Procurement 52

Procurement Risk Management Supplier Procurement Team 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 10, 2024

Introduced by the ICCA Programme Co-Chairs, Chiann Bao and Audley Sheppard KC , Professor Susskind’s talk highlighted the potential of technology and innovation to transform the future of dispute resolution as well as the legal profession. Closing Remarks The panel was followed by closing remarks by Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Innovation Balance Integration 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In many cases the suppliers are doing their best but if the specification is a performance based one, which promotes innovation and gives the suppliers the opportunity to interpret it in their own way, maybe we should not react negatively when the item or service is not as we imagined.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Ethics Sustainability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2024

The aforementioned 2023 edition, hosted by the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC), featured two main sessions – one entitled “Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) Reform: Addressing Challenges and Ensuring Fairness” and another called “Intellectual Property and Arbitration: Protecting Innovation Through Alternative Dispute Resolution”.

Balance 52

Balance Corruption Participation Utilities 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By embracing innovation, we hope to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and provide a seamless experience for all users, thereby streamlining processes, reducing administrative burdens, and enhancing the overall ADR experience. are modelled after AIAC’s Arbitration Rules. Past interviews are available here. [1] 1] Rule 12 of the 2023 Rules.

Influencing 98

Influencing Efficiency Leadership Innovation 98

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

Workshop B ‘Re-imagining the use of expert evidence’, explored innovative approaches to utilising expert evidence, such as establishing a technical framework with representatives from both parties in a collaborative setting.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 28, 2024

Compared to previous years, the Yearbook comes with a number of innovations. More from our authors: Dealing with Bribery and Corruption in International Commercial Arbitration: To Probe or Not to Probe by Emmanuel Obiora Igbokwe € 190 Arbitration in Egypt: A Practitioner's Guide by Ibrahim Shehata € 190

Corruption 52

Corruption Innovation IT 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The innovation is not in the system itself, he told us, but in the insight on how this helps procurement authority do their job better. That was my focus at the OGP’s High Level Panel on Progress Against Corruption. In Uganda, they are using simple, phone-based tools, now with about 1000 monitors and 200 issues raised for review.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement E-procurement Contract Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

A transparent approach lowers procurement risk, prevents corruption, and fosters confidence between suppliers and public sector organisations. The best bid is not always the cheapestit is the one offering the highest overall benefit considering durability, innovation, and economic impact.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 31, 2024

Is it time for lawyers to innovate? Lawyers are trained to identify risk – so it is to be expected that there will be a cautious reaction to new technology, and innovation requiring change. Lessons could be learned for innovative and entrepreneurial lawyers here. Arbitration is an area very well suited to innovation.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Influencing Management 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

However, as the pervasive abuses of direct awards under the emergency conditions generated by the covid pandemic evidenced in virtually all jurisdictions, dispensing with those requirements, checks and balances comes with a very high price tag for taxpayers in terms of corruption, favouritism, and wastage of public funds.

Public Procurement 105

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 105

ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

This reliance can increase supplier risk or uncover a large source of value and supplier innovation for organizations. . Drive collaboration and leverage suppliers to drive innovation. Regulatory requirements like Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABAC), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), Modern Slavery.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Risk Management 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It may be an opportune time for parties to design innovative terms in relation to dispute resolution to address those issues. Decentralized dispute resolution platforms offer innovative solutions, but with the legal and practical obstacles in terms of enforcement, traditional legal frameworks may need to evolve to address these new realities.

Ethics 52

Ethics Integration Integrity Risk Management 52

ivalua

MAY 9, 2019

Direct suppliers often become strategic partners because the company’s collaborative efforts with them have a direct impact on innovative potential. Risk and regulatory compliance requirements span nearly all categories of spend, and address global, high-profile concerns such as bribery, corruption, and data protection and privacy.

Supplier 58

Supplier Management Supply Chain Procurement 58

Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In 2024, we look towards implementation of the resolution and participation at the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Lithuania this summer. Together with the global community, we were able to close out 2023 with a big advocacy win, with the UN’s first ever resolution on public procurement passed in December.

E-procurement 76

E-procurement Public Procurement Capacity Procurement 76