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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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Smarter collaboration: How Mexico City delivers major projects through inclusive planning

Open Contracting Partnership

It all starts with procurement. Their comments are all published on the site, along with any responses from the procuring entity. For procuring officials, the pre-bidding documents module also streamlines their workload by consolidating feedback in a single, organized platform.

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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement.

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

Federal News Network

Subcontracting scrutiny Speaking of oversight and accountability, vendors should expect a lot more from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy over their subcontracting efforts. Harada instructed agencies to standardize and apply some consistency to their procurement forecasts. In the short term, agencies must decide by Feb.

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UN’s first ever resolution on public procurement: what makes it strong and what’s still missing

Open Contracting Partnership

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 ”.

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Effectiveness and Efficiency in Public Procurement: Key Pillars for Optimal Resource Management

The Procurement ClassRoom

Introduction In public procurement , effectiveness and efficiency are crucial for achieving optimal results using public resources judiciously. Effectiveness in Public Procurement Effectiveness in public procurement measures the degree to which procurement activities meet their intended objectives and outcomes.

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Advancements in Transparency and Integrity through Blockchain in Public Procurements

Public Contracting Institute

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.