VWV

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A new element of the NPPS, as compared with previous versions, is the focus on ensuring suppliers uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethical conduct and environmental sustainability in business. This aligns with the stronger sanctions in the Act relating to performance, exclusions, and debarment.

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Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Ethics 52

Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. government in April 2024 issued a final rule calling for contracting officials to plan to procure sustainable and services “to the maximum extent practicable.”

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Procurement Procurement Strategies E-procurement Bidder 147

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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 ”.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The latest Water Integrity Global Outlook highlights how the global water and sanitation sectors are notoriously opaque and vulnerable to corruption. Complex financial structures, involving multiple actors and funding sources, further obscure accountability and enable corruption.

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Contract Finance Public Procurement 57

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.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Early this year, the European Union (“EU”) finalized the required internal procedures for the entry into force of the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement concluded between the European Union and the Republic of Angola on 18 November 2022 (“SIFA” or the “Agreement”).

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The second and final panel, which concluded the CBAr 23rd International Arbitration Conference, was moderated by Mr. Fernando Serec and was entitled “The Future (of the Past) of Foreign Investment, Infrastructure, and Sustainability in Brazil,” presented by Ms. Does it have a genuine sustainable development policy? Elena Landau and Ms.

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Sustainability Engineering Distribution Contract 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending. We want to unlock its power to improve economic inclusion and sustainability, rebuild integrity and trust, and deliver the quality public services that we all deserve.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

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

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

These principles include transparency, accountability, efficiency, effectiveness, equal treatment, rule of law, sustainable procurement, and engagement with the private sector and civil society. e-GP strategy ownership and sustainability e-GP strategies should be aligned with the national development agenda and wholly owned by the government.

E-procurement 82

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Massy, France, 16 December – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative. The way we spend matters, and we are collectively committed to long-term sustainable growth.”.

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Supply Chain IT Sustainability Business Strategy 52

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As Black History Month transitions into Women’s History Month, WNN highlights Dr. Toni Savage, Bunny Greenhouse, and Dr. Duane Bonds, whose outspoken whistleblowing activity against corruption led to significant change. She sustained permanent knee damage. However, she was demoted and stripped of her security clearance.

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Whistle-blowing Engineering Corruption Contract 111

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 6, 2023

On 15-16 June, together with the governments of Albania, Italy and the Netherlands, we held a conference on Open and Sustainable Procurement in Europe for about 100 procurement leaders from 25 European countries. Inclusion, sustainability and digitization shouldn’t be planned in silos but planned for together.

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Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Sustainability 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Last week in Rome, we brought together over 100 leaders from 26 European governments , EU institutions, global organizations like the World Bank, OECD, EBRD, and UNOPS, civil society, and the private sector for the 3rd International Open and Sustainable Public Procurement Conference 2024. We’re ready to help make this happen.

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This model policy is a joint initiative of OPC and the Global Smart Cities Alliance (GSCA) – a forum uniting thousands of stakeholders from cities worldwide committed to adopting responsible technologies to drive progress towards sustainable development. Japan is generally perceived as a country with little political corruption.

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Contract Transparency Public Procurement Procurement 67

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 25, 2024

All too often I’m told that public procurement is boring, technical and abstract, too removed from people’s lives, and that some money will inevitably be “lost” to corruption or poor financial management, like it is an inevitability we have to accept. But I disagree.

Finance 57

Finance Public Procurement Procurement Transparency 57

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

Public procurement, one-third of spending or more of every country, is critical to economic development and sustainability. Sustainability needs to be seen as a wider issue, not just green purchasing and the environment, but also supporting women businesses and local economic development. Every step has a clear action and timeline.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Nevertheless, a growing number of arbitrations revolve around matters like environmental permits, green incentives, the need for a “social license,” and corruption. Sustainable development requires resources, which foreign states can access through foreign investment. At least not explicitly. IBA Report, p.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Corruption Balance Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Notably, the inclusion of provisions regarding anti-corruption, although framed as involuntary, applies only at the domestic legal level, thus avoiding broader discussions around internationalizing binding anti-corruption measures.

Corruption 52

Corruption Participation Negotiation Sustainability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

The ‘rise in legislation’, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (see here for previous coverage), impose new duties and potential liabilities on businesses.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the largest portion of the economy that is directly in government’s hands, public procurement is now at the forefront of interventions in digitizing government business, and advancing inclusive development, sustainability, and open government. This was not always the case.

Public Procurement 70

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 70

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Finally, ensure you act ethically and sustainably at all times. Do not engage in any bad practice such as bribery, corruption or fraud. Challenge yourself as to whether any of the errors are actually related to the fact that the specification given with the RFQ or purchase order was ambiguous.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Ethics Sustainability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 21, 2024

As citizens of more than 190 countries unite to commemorate Earth Day on 22 April, the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations (“CGA”) continues to progress its mission to guide the international arbitration community towards more sustainable practices. Look for CGA representatives at ICCA Hong Kong , LIDW , and many upcoming events.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Participation Corruption Efficiency 59

Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When we asked which issue areas are most important to you, we saw a deep alignment with our own increased investment in anticorruption, sustainability, and electronic procurement. In 2024, we look towards implementation of the resolution and participation at the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Lithuania this summer.

E-procurement 76

E-procurement Public Procurement Capacity Procurement 76

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sustainability Focus: Many social value frameworks incorporate environmental sustainability, such as reducing carbon footprints or promoting green practices through supply chains. It also aligns with global goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

More than ever, customers are looking to associate themselves with brands whose values align with social responsibility, sustainability, and social justice issues. How Procurement can Accelerate Corporate Social Responsibility Performance ,” and how leading brands are using sustainability as a market differentiator.

Supplier 52

Supplier Sustainability Transparency Collaboration 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Following these principles will allow for public sector entities to make informed decisions which will drive competition and the most advantageous combination of cost, quality and sustainability. A transparent approach lowers procurement risk, prevents corruption, and fosters confidence between suppliers and public sector organisations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

University of Bristol

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Blockchain’s touted tamper-proofness and potential to enable smart contracts are driving initiatives that seek to create automated ‘trust in trustless environments’ for public sector use cases , in particular concerning activities highly-exposed to corruption risks and/or the automation of administrative procedures devoid of discretion.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Government Government 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Luca Enriques (University of Oxford) provided an in-depth analysis of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive , with a focus on its extraterritorial effects and its potential impact on US companies. environmentally harmful) firms from making sustainable investments.

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Balance Export 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

State Department’s caution highlights the need for a sustained demonstration of commitment to transparency and predictable implementation of investor-friendly policies. While Mongolia’s current focus on regulatory reforms and compliance with international treaties is a positive shift, the U.S.

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Transparency Negotiation Price Export 105

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 24, 2024

While the Investment Protocol and the Model BIT deal with different subjects, they both aim to promote investment and trade in Africa without compromising African states’ abilities to implement necessary national policies and achieve their sustainable development goals.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Participation Negotiation Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Perhaps, underneath all the arbitral extravagance and incalculable network of disturbing corruption lurks a least appreciated cultural milieu worth $11 billion dollars. Beyond the corruption, one can think of another reason why Nigeria’s defence during the arbitration was abysmal. Let’s kill all the lawyers. ’” ( Nigeria v.

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Corruption Contract Sustainability Import 40

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 29, 2024

After discussing the drawbacks of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investor obligations, the post will put forward its own proposal of a legality clause with a “sustainable-development” element. Instead, a Legality Clause with a “Sustainable-Development” Element?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Impact Assessment Thresholds Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 19, 2024

Supply Chain Due Diligence (“SCDD”) laws, such as the German Lieferkettensorgfaltsgesetz , the recently approved EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive , or the U.S.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Visconte briefly traced the history of the infrastructure debate, from ancient civilizations such as the Aztecs, Greeks, Incas, and Romans to modern-day discussions on sustainability. She emphasized the role arbitration plays in addressing environmental challenges. In addition, ChatGPT has also been used to help shorten the post.

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Sustainability Contract Import Buyers 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sustainability, diversity and inclusivity In order to enhance the sustainability, diversity and inclusivity of arbitrations, the new NAI Rules provide that all communications during the proceedings must be made by email or through the NAI arbitration platform ( Article 50, paragraph 4 ).

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Sustainability Efficiency Quality Management 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

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