FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

To assess AI uses and whether they’re needed, the officials also said the agency is looking to its AI Ethics Council, which has been around for several years. Officials also noted that important criteria for the agency’s own use of the technology are transparency and consistency.

Ethics 95

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 95

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Transparency in Arbitral Proceedings In his judgment, Mr. Justice Knowles also raised the potential need for greater transparency in certain types of arbitration. Cao proposed for greater transparency to be adopted in selective cases only, such as in cases involving state entities.

Corruption 52

Corruption Integration Integrity Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In his speech, Mr Singh highlighted the importance of integrity, ethics and the rule of law, which were foundational to how SIAC and Singapore had built a trusted system, and underlined SIAC’s continued commitment to upholding these fundamental values. This was followed by a welcome address from Mr Davinder Singh SC.

Ethics 52

Ethics Supply Chain Transparency Import 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These barriers should be dealt with if the aim is to guarantee that public funds are expended in a transparent, lawful, and efficient manner. The Importance Of Addressing Public Sector Procurement Challenges Public procurement plays a vital role in the country’s economy, infrastructure, and social well-being.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

Extract Systems

JUNE 6, 2023

By updating this road map, the White House aims to align its AI initiatives with the latest technological advancements and evolving ethical considerations. The updated road map is expected to prioritize several key areas, including AI's impact on the economy, national security, ethics, privacy, and fairness.

Ethics 52

Ethics Collaboration Transparency Import 52

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It’s important to prioritize data quality to build trust with end users. It’s also important to prioritize strong data governance and security. Implement robust data governance frameworks to ensure the ethical use of data and protect against breaches,” she said. Interacting with AI immersively is important.

Quality 52

Quality Data Ethics Import 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Common concerns include transparency, fairness, especially when small suppliers feel dominated by big competitors in multi supplier frameworks. What Are Framework Agreements?

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When thinking about the use of artificial intelligence in government, it is important to consider its tactical and strategic impacts, together and separately. For instance, AI-powered tools can improve operations by streamlining processes, a tactical benefit.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Finance Leadership 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When thinking about the use of artificial intelligence in government, it is important to consider its tactical and strategic impacts, together and separately. For instance, AI-powered tools can improve operations by streamlining processes, a tactical benefit.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Finance Leadership 52

The Softly Spark

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

It is important to be diligent in environmental claims and practices and to comply with regulations. Regulation Changes Changes in regulations and lawsuits are happening quickly, so staying informed is important. Transparency and honesty are cornerstones of avoiding greenwashing. Don’t let them catch you off guard.

IT 52

IT Sustainability Ethics Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The panel delved into (i) the mechanisms and challenges of dispute resolution in the decentralized space, and (ii) the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into judicial systems and arbitration proceedings and the underlying legal and ethical considerations.

Ethics 52

Ethics Integration Integrity Risk Management 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 28, 2024

AWS can support implementation of the EHDS At Amazon Web Services (AWS) , we welcome the EHDS as an important step towards unleashing the vast potential of health data to benefit citizens across Europe and beyond.

Data 85

Data Innovation Ethics Electronics 85

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Takeaways The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the comprehensive set of rules that govern the procurement process of the US federal government, ensuring consistency, ethical practice, and efficiency across all executive agencies. These provisions and clauses are instrumental in ensuring fair and ethical procurement practices.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Price Procurement Contracts 52

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

Procurement Strategies 96

Procurement Strategies Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain 96

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 19, 2024

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) , represent a pivotal step toward fostering ethical supply chains, underscoring the shared responsibility of states and corporations in combating human rights violations. As an advocate for such laws, I recognise the urgent need to make supply chains fairer and more ethical.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Soft skills, such as perceiving and responding to implicit cues, are important for fostering an empathetic and responsive dialogue. The importance of this was illustrated by the refusal of the Court of First Instance of Hong Kong (“Court”) to enforce an arbitral award for an arbitrator’s lack of attention.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Compliance and Ethics Government construction projects are subject to strict compliance requirements and ethical standards. It’s essential to understand and adhere to these regulations to avoid legal and reputational risks.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

At the Public Contracting Institute , we recognize the importance of this knowledge and its impact on your business operations. This standard ensures that taxpayers’ money is spent responsibly and that contractors maintain ethical financial practices.

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Price Government Contracts 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 14, 2024

But there remains a “lack of direct knowledge about the CFTC-registered entities currently leveraging AI,” the report noted, underscoring a lack of transparency around everything from the quality of data training to the extent of human involvement in autonomous trading models. So a data and AI governance board, that’s not a requirement.

Data 95

Data Quality Inventory Ethics 95

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

Procurement is thus seen as a mechanism of ‘regulation by contract’ whereby the public buyer can impose requirements seeking to achieve broad goals of digital regulation, such as transparency, trustworthiness, or explainability, or to operationalise more general ‘AI ethics’ frameworks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

This timeline, while providing an important safe harbor, places increased pressure on companies to make decisions quickly concerning whether to self-disclose or not.

IT 52

IT Corruption Accountability Insurance 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Responsible AI mitigating the risks Organizations that use generative AI must build responsible AI systems that are fair, explainable, robust, secure, transparent, and safeguard privacy. It’s important to be able to justify how these process-support systems arrived at choices. Good governance is fundamental for responsible systems.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 78

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

First Panel: Investment Funds in Arbitration Moderated by Juliana Botini , this panel opened with Marina Copola (Commissioner from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil – CVM) outlining key aspects of CVM’s Resolution 175 , which plays an important role in clarifying the roles of asset managers and fiduciary administrators.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Import Integration 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A Special Address was then delivered by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya of the High Court of Bombay where he noted the growing focus on green arbitrations, increased use of technology, greater transparency, diversity, and procedural changes as part of various reforms in international arbitration. in the draft 7th ed. SIAC Rules.

Ethics 52

Ethics Efficiency Import Export 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Given the current market challenges and geopolitical uncertainties only 7% see ESG outcomes as a priority, which is in stark contrast with strengthening regulatory frameworks and demanding consumer preferences requiring more transparency to combat greenwashing.

Procurement Team 52

Procurement Team Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One could be forgiven for simplifying the goal of procurement to ensuring that public money is well spent , which could be further elaborated (following Schooner 2002 ) to encompass promoting integrity and value for money in the award of public contracts, and acting transparently to facilitate accountability. At first look, s.12(1)

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Public Goods Accountability 52

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Many organizations have written policies and guidelines on Ethics, but is this situation an Ethical or Moral issue? In conducting research for this article, I found many definitions of ‘Ethics’. I asked a search engine ‘What is the difference between Morals and Ethics?’ Mind1(1) ‘Ethics deals with right or wrong conduct.

Ethics 98

Ethics Import Procurement Public Procurement 98

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For example, in relation to ‘adequate transparency and explainability’, there is more of an emphasis on explainability than on transparency and there is no indication of how to gauge ‘adequacy’ in relation to either of them. These should be applied and interpreted similarly by different regulators where possible.

Innovation 59

Innovation Transparency Consulting Accountability 59

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Indeed, unlike other elements related to the monitoring and effectiveness of spending control, the issue of using AI tools contain its own legal and ethical quandaries. The forms and procedures may differ between countries, but the crucial elements of transparency, expediency and adherence to regulations, remain global.

Public Procurement 59

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation 59

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2023

She also highlighted the importance of preserving key principles such as procedural fairness and due process, whilst also promoting innovation and adjustment, and ensuring every voice is heard. Is greater transparency needed for revolution? Conflicts, Independence, Impartiality: Are the Views on Conflicts Stale?

Corruption 52

Corruption Transparency Demand Consulting 52

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Effectively managing suppliers is now one of the most important factors in organizational success. Below, we outline the 5 steps toward modernizing supplier management, addressing both transparency and effective engagement. As with transparency, the key to maximizing value here is to enable broad and deep collaboration.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. Open Government National Action Plan.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Logistics Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 26, 2024

JAMS describes these new rules as “clear guidelines and procedures that address the unique challenges presented by AI, such as questions of liability, algorithmic transparency, and ethical considerations.” The JAMS AI Rules are new arbitration rules intended to govern disputes involving AI. Finally, Rule 16.1(b)

Transparency 52

Transparency Import Efficiency IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 12, 2024

Stefan Deaconu (Court of International Commercial Arbitration, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania) emphasised the importance of maintaining trust in the arbitral process, tracing back to ethics, legitimacy, and personal reputation. Ethics and Conflicts in International Arbitration Panel 1 was moderated by Julie Bedard.

Ethics 52

Ethics Balance Import Thresholds 52

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Achieving a sustainability certification signifies a business’s dedication to minimizing its ecological footprint, promoting ethical practices, and contributing to a better future. Consider the social aspects, such as labor practices, supply chain transparency, and community engagement.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

Another arises from how generative AI models leverage intricate probabilistic computations to produce outputs that exhibit a remarkable degree of authenticity, even though the underlying mechanism is more akin to a sophisticated statistical estimation than a transparent reasoning process. Where rules and regulations (e.g.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Thresholds Accountability Ethics 52