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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. The interplay between these principles ensures the responsible and transparent management of public funds, crucial for meeting community needs while optimizing economic benefits.

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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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Meet the Buyer 2024 – Get live advice on how to win work on Scottish Frameworks

Scottish Government Procurement

For the first time ever, the Supplier Development Programme is pleased to announce that all four of the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoE) are taking part in Meet the Buyer National , at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 5 June and they will be ready to talk procurement frameworks!

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A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

Open Contracting Partnership

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. The island’s procurement agency faced more than 250 open complaints and allegations of collusion and low competition in the procurement process. in 2020 to 59.7%

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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.”