American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Technologies once relied on to manage this process and reduce knowledge loss are no longer able to do so in an efficient, transparent way—skyrocketing costs, zapping institutional knowledge and worse. Today, many agencies are entangled in legacy systems that resist integration with modern AI solutions.

Government 113

Government Government Budget Integration 113

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In international arbitration, parties or arbitrators could consider using emotion AI to enhance efficiency and due process (or to gain a strategic and tactical advantage). Although applications are varied, we will focus on two uses: (1) efficiency through facilitating settlement; and (2) due process through ensuring arbitrator attentiveness.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. To maintain efficiency during times of high demand, teams must have a system in place that allows them to easily scale up their processes as needed.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Procurement Team 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The event opened with a keynote speech on handling complex disputes, followed by panels addressing key topics including diversity in arbitrator appointments, efficiency, the integration of AI, and the evolving challenges of disclosure and confidentiality. Streicher added that mediation could also enhance efficiency.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 19, 2024

Integrating blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) into public procurement processes holds significant promise for enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency, potentially reducing corruption. This minimizes human intervention, the primary source of corruption in public procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Market Analysis 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Supported by OCP, the platform is part of a larger data-driven reform that aims to improve the integrity of Rwanda’s procurement system while attracting more small- and women-led businesses to the procurement market and bolstering oversight of a notoriously high-risk sector.

Procurement 52

Procurement E-procurement Contract Public Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Unfortunately ,they often have not been adequately integrated into the design of e-GP systems.

E-procurement 81

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 81

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

More often than not, public procurement of technology is viewed as non-transparent, uncompetitive, poorly planned, inefficient, costly, and having high failure rates. Solution: Open standards and interoperability requirements are integrated into procurement specifications.

Procurement 137

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 137

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By instituting a clear legal framework and stringent enforcement mechanisms, the nation can chart a path toward a more equitable and efficient governance system. Instances of favoritism, corruption, and misallocation of resources have raised alarming questions about the integrity of the procurement process.

Public Procurement 121

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Transparency 121

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. This reduction would not only lead to lower interest expenses but also stimulate GDP growth by fostering a more efficient economy.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This post was first published on Water Integrity Network’s blog. The latest Water Integrity Global Outlook highlights how the global water and sanitation sectors are notoriously opaque and vulnerable to corruption. To do so, projects need to be implemented with an open contracting approach at its core.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Contract Finance Public Procurement 52

Procureware

APRIL 12, 2019

Most procurement software projects are focused on efficiency; however, transparency needs to have equal attention. Trust is the cornerstone of procurement and transparency builds trust. An integrated notification system is key and should send an email when a bid opportunity is available and when addenda are posted.

Transparency 40

Transparency Bidding Bidder Tender 40

ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

These advancements in public procurement processes have driven a critical yet growing demand for procurement software solutions that support efficient planning, execution, management – ultimately resulting in greater insights into government operations. Transparency Finally, transparency is critical in public sector procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Transparency Supplier 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Pimentel joined the agency after making a name for himself as a transparency and anti-corruption campaigner, having been Executive Director at Transparency International’s local chapter Participación Ciudadana. By 2022, DGCP launched its data and monitoring system “Sistema Integral de Monitoreo y Análisis de Datos” publicly.

Corruption 77

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 77

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

of respondents characterized their payment collection systems as very efficient, with a concerning 51% describing their systems as either inefficient or “neutral.” Governments with outdated systems may find it challenging to implement such changes efficiently, exacerbating financial strains.

Government 98

Government Government Efficiency Finance 98

AWS Public Sector

MAY 17, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Well-Architected Framework is designed to help build resilient, secure, and efficient solutions. It is structured around six pillars: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability.

Efficiency 80

Efficiency Accountability Integration Integrity 80

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Creating consistency across the program based on sound application of the rules will increase efficiency and reduce costs for FAS. Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS.

Negotiation 105

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 105

AWS Public Sector

MAY 31, 2024

It can further integrate individual data with the extensive general knowledge of the FM to personalize chatbot interactions. Generative AI is an area of active research that produces frequent new findings that lead to increased capabilities in new models, as well as new methods to run and maintain existing models more efficiently.

Evaluation 126

Evaluation Data Efficiency Integration 126

Extract Systems

JANUARY 9, 2024

2024 marks a pivotal moment for organizations, agencies, and departments seeking to streamline their workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Moreover, automated validation processes ensure the accuracy and integrity of captured data. Happy New Year!

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Integration Integrity Data 52

Extract Systems

JULY 18, 2023

However, relying on outdated and inefficient systems like emails, spreadsheets, and shared drives can hinder efficiency and impede progress. This article explores the need for modernizing procurement technology and emphasizes the importance of sourcing tools that integrate existing systems with commercial off-the-shelf solutions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Government Efficiency 52

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

These tools enhance efficiency and change how governmental bodies collaborate, access information and serve the public. They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies. We noticed many potentials,” said Bhandutia.

Collaboration 69

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integration 69

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This fragmentation also hinders gaining a comprehensive, EU-wide understanding of public procurement activity, trends, and insights that could drive more efficient, data-driven policymaking and public spending. A data quality analysis tool is also available, enabling users to evaluate and ensure the integrity of their data.

Public Procurement 67

Public Procurement Data Procurement Quality 67

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

According to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 — which established and expanded the program — its goals are to promote “data fluency and data collaboration;” “increased data analytics use in critical decisionmaking areas;” “data integration integration and standardization;” and increase efficiencies in the department.

Data 98

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 98

Extract Systems

JANUARY 23, 2024

For government agencies, the efficient management of vast amounts of information is crucial. One such feature is the integration of dashboards for automated indexing and redaction. Extract Systems' redaction tools integrated into the dashboard offer a robust solution. The dashboard is designed with user convenience in mind.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Integration Integrity Media 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The solution: HolonIQ Advanced Insights Engine At the core of HolonIQ’s Advanced Insights Engine is the integration of advanced AI and NLP capabilities. HolonIQ worked with AWS’s Product Acceleration team to harness the power of generative AI and NLP to transform the user experience and launch the HolonIQ Advanced Insights Engine.

Education 67

Education Engineering Data Transparency 67

FedScoop

APRIL 3, 2024

Additionally, NASA has since implemented all three integration offerings from USA Staffing: request processing, new hire and data APIs. USA Staffing is looking to design new tools so HR professionals and hiring managers can more efficiently hire at scale.

Quality 117

Quality Evaluation Data Integration 117

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) commitment to safe, transparent, and responsible AI—including generative AI—is reflected in our endorsement of the White House Voluntary AI Commitments , our participation in the UK AI Safety Summit , and our dedication to providing customers with features that address specific challenges in this space.

Government 78

Government Government Ethics Transparency 78

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

While it aligns with Liberia’s approach, the Model Law places greater emphasis on transparency, the documentation of justification for using restricted bidding, and minimizing disruptions to competition. These safeguards are designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process and ensure fairness and accountability.

Procurement 89

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 89

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. This helps us ensure the integrity of the process,” highlights Uwingeneye.

Public Procurement 79

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 79

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

to take action on the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act by the end of this session, referring to the bill to bolster transparency and communication in IT spending across federal agencies as “must-pass legislation.” Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,

Purchasing 126

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 126

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

Macroeconomic and fiscal policy is at the brink of a transformative shift due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which is poised to revolutionize fiscal governance and policy formulation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). AI can introduce data-driven insights for more evidence-based and transparent budgeting.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Efficiency Capacity 64

ivalua

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

UAE-based System Integrator and Digital Enabler will be a partner for Ivalua’s eProcurement solution in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Raqmiyat , a leading system integrator and digital enabler, is pleased to announce the partnership with Ivalua , a global leader in spend management. Dubai, UAE, 15 November 2022.

Procurement 98

Procurement Eprocurement Supplier Media 98

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 19, 2024

Additionally, these minutes are posted on an official website to ensure broad accessibility and transparency. Conclusion Both pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings are integral to the public procurement process. Differences Between Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal Meetings 1.

Bidding 52

Bidding Bidder Consulting Participation 52

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

It introduces several amendments to the NFRD and expands the scope of reporting obligations to foster greater transparency and comparability. Implications for Procurement & Supply Chain Supply Chain Due Diligence: The CSRD places increased emphasis on supply chain transparency and due diligence.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This system enables real-time data sharing across departments, streamlining care coordination and improving efficiency for millions of patients. Additionally, the government’s initiatives in cybersecurity, open-source software, and AI transparency are shaping the future of health IT.

IT 52

IT Electronics Participation Efficiency 52

Extract Systems

JULY 3, 2023

Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity: One of the primary benefits AI solutions bring to government agencies is the potential to enhance efficiency and productivity. Transparency, fairness, and accountability must underpin the implementation of AI to maintain public trust.

Government 52

Government Government Ethics Efficiency 52

Extract Systems

APRIL 30, 2024

Beyond the DMV, other state and local government entities can leverage automation to streamline operations, enhance transparency, and improve citizen engagement. By harnessing the power of technology, governments can deliver services more efficiently, address citizen needs promptly, and foster innovation in public service delivery.

Engineering 52

Engineering Utilities Transparency Import 52