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10 success factors for implementing e-procurement system

Open Contracting Partnership

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. I have had opportunities to support more than 60 countries across the globe in reviewing and advising their e-procurement (e-GP) initiatives.

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As the Acquisition World Turns: OFPP turns heat up on primes

Federal News Network

“Of the protests resolved on the merits during fiscal year 2024, our Office sustained 16 percent of those protests. Subcontracting scrutiny Speaking of oversight and accountability, vendors should expect a lot more from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy over their subcontracting efforts. Source: OFPP memo from Nov.

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. How they carry out that duty, therefore, can affect whether they can achieve their sustainable development goals.” Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No.

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Three ways World Bank procurement can drive collaboration for the SDGs

Open Contracting Partnership

Improving public procurement, which accounts for one in every three dollars spent by governments, is one of the core ways countries can do more with the same – or less. As theOpen Contracting Partnership, we support transformational procurement reforms in over 50 countries. How can the Bank leverage this opportunity?

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Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Public Procurement Intl

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. A ” catalogue ” of green procurement strategies in the European Union and the United States, prepared by the European Commission and the Office of the U.S.

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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies.

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5 Tips to Leverage Digital Tools to Deliver Tangible Sustainability Improvements

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Procurement Leaders Webinar. With mounting pressure for organizations to make tangible contributions to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, the procurement function must strategize to implement and report their collective efforts. Speakers: Arnaud Malardé, Ivalua | Hélène Vermont, Michelin Group.