Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Since launching their platform in 2020, Diegues and Blanco have built a set of digital tools and data analytics services that have bridged the gap between more than 250 private sector users and public procurement buyers in six countries across Latin America. According to the World Bank, public contracts account for 15% of global GDP.

Data 55

Data Public Procurement Tender Price 55

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Among the reform areas identified was the country’s public procurement system. The strategy outlined in the NACP aimed to establish a dedicated public procurement law and revamp existing procurement practices. However, the real challenge lies in translating these principles into effective practices.

Public Procurement 115

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Transparency 115

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They leveraged Paraguay’s high quality, publicly accessible open contracting data to measure the existing participation of these smaller businesses and to understand their challenges in working with government buyers. Fewer than 300 MSMEs participate in a procurement market worth almost US$3 billion annually.

Procurement 58

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Bidder 58

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Now, he is frequently in the news to explain the role of the public procurement agency and his reform efforts. As a result, the Ministry of Education worked with universities to curate the content themselves and saved the government RD$4 billion (~US$70 million). And he’s not afraid of bold decisions.

Corruption 71

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 71