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What is Ethical Procurement and Why is it Important?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. In the past, the main focus for most companies was profit, but more and more companies now understand and value ethical procurement. In this post, we explore what ethical procurement means and why it is so important.

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ICCA Hong Kong 2024: Advocacy, Procedures, and Ethics in Focus

Kluwer Arbitration

It’s (Not) Just Semantics – The Hidden Power of Language The second of the parallel panels, moderated by May Tai , saw the speakers Samaa Haridi , Jern-Fei Ng KC , Lei Shi , and Rainbow Willard explore the significant influence of language on arbitration processes and outcomes.

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ICCA Hong Kong 2024: “International Arbitration: A Human Endeavour”

Kluwer Arbitration

Over three days, the participants will explore the ways in which arbitration reflects and influences human behavior, and affects individual lives and wider societal dynamics alike. Day Two: Advocacy, Procedures, and Ethics in Focus Our second day shifts focus towards how people shape international arbitration.

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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

Factors which influence outsourcing: Smaller public entities, in terms of budgets, typically do not fund staffing resources for procurement. Consistently, external auditor findings have shown the lack of professionalism in procurement to be a financial problem often accompanied with ethical dilemmas. Outsourcing is getting attention.

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Webinar: Navigating the Impact of Students for Fair Admissions

Government Contracts Navigator

President and Fellows of Harvard College is poised to significantly influence Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) practices and Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) programs and affirmative action requirements for government contracts. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc.

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Johannesburg Arbitration Week: Southern Africa to Step into the International Arbitration Spotlight

Kluwer Arbitration

The week also promises comprehensive explorations into the African Continental Free Trade Area, delving into the future of investment protection, technological impacts on arbitration, and ethical standards, contributing significantly to the global arbitration dialogue.

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International Law Talk Podcast and Arbitration: Quantifying International Disputes, in Conversation with Dr Herfried Wöss, Partner of Wöss & Partners

Kluwer Arbitration

Herfried recommends that counsel select an expert who understands the applicable law, has strong analytical skills, and maintains credibility and ethical standards that allow the arbitral tribunal to rely upon the expert’s assessments. A vital piece of the puzzle is to select a high-quality quantum expert to help present a client’s case.

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