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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. This discussion delves into the importance of these principles, examining both the goals to be achieved (effectiveness) and the optimal use of resources (efficiency).

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Understanding Standard Bidding Documents in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Introduction This article is based on the review of standard bidding documents from several organizations including the World Bank , Millennium Challenge Corporation , the Public Procurement and Concession Commission of the Republic of Liberia , and Public Procurement Authority of Ghana.

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7 Secrets to Quicky Become Proficient in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Introduction Many of us begin working as newly appointed public procurement practitioners with no idea of what to do or where to start. Over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that to quickly achieve proficiency in public procurement management, there are seven things you need to do.

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Unlocking opportunities: How Ekiti State, Nigeria is enabling women businesses through better procurement practices

Open Contracting Partnership

But these businesses rarely take part in public procurement due to long-standing cultural barriers, overly bureaucratic processes and the sense that to win public contracts, they must have the right connections. The bidding process was also restructured to lower the barriers for such businesses to register and submit bids.

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. calls for the promotion of “public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities.”

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what is the difference between public and private sector procurement?

The Procurement School

As a company that provides education in public procurement , this is perhaps the most common question that arises. similarities of public and private procurement There are many similarities between public-and private-sector procurement practices. where do public sector procurement rules come from?

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The Procurement Act 2023’s Kaleidoscopic View of the Public Interest

University of Bristol

The paper will be published in Legal Studies in due course.(*) Public procurement is concerned with the award of contracts for the supply, for pecuniary interest, of goods, services or works to the public sector. It is thus interesting to see how the PA23 has articulated its view of the public interest.