Federal News Network

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And that’s an important point, because that was sort of the heart of the prevailing grounds, at least of this protest. Tom Temin Because this was a sustainment, which only happens in, what, about 15 or 20% of the protests that are brought. Zach Prince Yeah, that’s right. It’s not very frequent.

Bidder 82

Bidder Price Sustainability Evaluation 82

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Corporate Sustainability: Sawschcuk said that sustainability is an area in which Procurement can make a big impact. For the last several years, sustainability was among the top 10 priorities in Europe, and now in the U.S.

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Sustainability Procurement Influencing 64

Inter-American Development Bank

AUGUST 1, 2023

This option is currently of particular importance, as inflation has been high, surpassing 15% in most emerging markets and reaching the highest average levels in the last 25 years in advanced economies. We also found two other important features, which are reflected in Figure 1.

Balance 52

Balance Demand Finance Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

The discussion also addressed limitations to human cognitive skills, including the average attention span and the importance of engaging visuals. The speakers stressed the necessity of genuine credibility and discussed different ways of fairness.

Participation 52

Participation Import Sustainability Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

The discussion also addressed limitations to human cognitive skills, including the average attention span and the importance of engaging visuals. The speakers stressed the necessity of genuine credibility and discussed different ways of fairness.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Import Sustainability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

The ‘rise in legislation’, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (see here for previous coverage), impose new duties and potential liabilities on businesses.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement’s value became evident, as did the importance of the supplier relationships they had built.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Influencing Chief Procurement Officer 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 15, 2024

The discussion, initiated by Uka, highlighted the shift towards cleaner energy, the importance of upholding obligations under the Paris Agreement , and the crucial role of effective dispute resolution mechanisms in ensuring a smooth transition for Africa. She traced its evolution from wood and coal (e.g.,

Demand 52

Demand Sustainability Capacity Import 52

Select GCR

APRIL 30, 2024

Additionally, becoming a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) is another key certification alongside WOSB that underscores a commitment to diversity and inclusion, highlighting the importance and advantages of being a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

Networking 98

Networking Government Contracts Supplier Contract 98

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The unveiling of new Smart Sustainable Cities and Special Economic Zones, aimed at enhancing business prospects, underscores the KSA’s commitment to fostering strategic sector development and attracting high-quality investments.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Influencing Corruption 52

How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 10, 2023

Earlier analysis has also shown that there are pervasive risks of regulatory capture and commercial determination of the process of public sector digitalisation stemming from reliance on standards and benchmarks created by technology vendors or by bodies heavily influenced by the tech industry.

Procurement 52

Procurement Influencing Buyers Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 23, 2024

In its decision, the Fujitsu court emphasized the importance of upholding the contracting parties’ intentions when assessing the validity of arbitration agreements and considered when federal courts might abstain from exercising jurisdiction. Henry Schein Inc. Archer & White Sales Inc., 168 (2021).

Electronics 59

Electronics Influencing Import Corruption 59

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 18, 2024

This has important implications for tax policies currently applied in countries, forcing governments to re-evaluate current tax rates and incentives to attract foreign investments. Influenced by legacy foreign direct investment policy practices, governments often prioritize lower taxes to stimulate economic growth and attract investment.

Import 52

Import Capacity Evaluation Government 52

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Since high taxes on corporations disincentivize firms´ investments, an important policy question is whether the region should reduce taxation on corporate profits. This indicator can help policymakers understand whether taxes are influencing companies’ decisions to invest in new projects.

Finance 72

Finance Import Inventory Influencing 72

Great Government Through Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

You’ll also compile inventories, evaluate products, influence workforce development, prioritize projects, remove barriers, document use cases , assess performance, implement internal controls, and ensure your agency’s AI efforts comply with a host of existing laws and policies. But wait, there’s more!

Procurement 52

Procurement Risk Management Internal Control Evaluation 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Escape Clause Clarity Index (ECCI) The ECCI is a tool tailored to gauge the effectiveness of escape clause definitions, ensuring a delicate balance between crisis management, and sustained fiscal responsibility [1]. Influence on Compliance: a clearly defined activation timeline is pivotal in post-escape clause compliance.

Government 52

Government Government Balance Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

As the criticisms of ISDS intensify, this year’s panel focused on the importance and means of amplifying the voices of developing States in ongoing reform efforts at the multilateral level, such as in the context of UNCITRAL Working Group III (“WGIII”) , and at the unilateral, bilateral and regional levels. Mr. Bigge and Ms. Canada and E.U.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Participation Sustainability Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

“ The event brought together leading experts to discuss the intersection of investment law and the global shift towards sustainable energy. Further, the importance of planning for budget overruns was discussed, given the unpredictable nature of investment claims in terms of their duration and cost.

Influencing 52

Influencing Balance Negotiation Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Such disputes are increasingly complex and evidence-heavy, and the panel agreed on the importance of Procedural Order No 1 (PO1). The influence of counsel was often more discernible in written witness statements than oral evidence. A well-drafted PO1 is often a very usable tool to create an effective procedure.

Innovation 52

Innovation Import Sustainability Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 5, 2024

Paulsson further emphasized the need to maintain ethical standards and avoid the pitfalls of professionalizing arbitration too much, which could lead to a system where decisions are influenced by factors other than merit. These projects aim to attract 100 million visitors annually by the end of the decade.

Public Private Partnership 52

Public Private Partnership Efficiency Ethics Influencing 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Over the past two decades, a growing number of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries began adopting fiscal rules to limit overspending influenced by election cycles, public pressure, and other political economy factors, helping the region strengthen its fiscal solvency and sustainability.

Balance 52

Balance Budget Influencing Sustainability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

South African legal jurisprudence has come to enjoy significant influence in an increasingly globalised world where political, economic, social, and legal activities transcend territorial borders. South Africa has also historically understood the importance of recognising and enforcing arbitral awards.

Import 52

Import Efficiency Influencing Integration 52

ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

Where a business directs its spend can make the difference between an unsustainable imbalance and a sustainable balance to develop society, the environment and the economy equally. Overall, Procurement organisations can influence entire ecosystems of suppliers to develop with this balance in mind. Building Resilience.

Balance 52

Balance Supply Chain Supplier Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Factors influencing these choices include the backing of a robust and pro-arbitration judiciary, comprehensive legislative frameworks, and legal predictability. Moreover, along with the shift from traditional trade disputes to tech-related disputes, arbitrations relating to cryptocurrency and cybersecurity are of increasing importance.

Import 40

Import Efficiency Transparency Supply Chain 40

FedInsider

APRIL 2, 2024

Since joining Fortinet, Jim has been named a “Fed 100” and a “Pinnacle” awardee for his influence on technology in the U.S. Federal government, a “State Scoop 50” leader for driving innovation in state IT, and he was nominated as a “Security Pioneer” for his sustained contribution to cybersecurity.

Media 69

Media Networking Project Management Integration 69

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2024

New Institutions and Old Arbitration Clauses The rise, fall, and rebirth of arbitral institutions raise important questions as to the impact on existing arbitration agreements. Time will tell how this competitive environment will influence the performance and appeal of these institutions on the international stage.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Quality Efficiency Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

Impact of the EU Due Diligence Legislation on International Arbitration Yulia Levashova underlined the potential impacts of the ongoing EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) on foreign investors, commercial matters, and arbitrations. However, this may change with increasing regulation.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Corruption Transparency Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The Commission notes that this provision was influenced by the CJEU’s opinion on CETA , which recognised the importance of general exceptions in EU agreements and their impact on the autonomy of the EU legal order.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Education Supply Chain Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For purposes of Section 68, the serious irregularities range from sustained and pervasive bribery of government officials and their lawyers to the Claimant’s owners’ perjured testimony to their lawyers’ unauthorized access to legally privileged government documents. ” ( Nigeria v. Process & Industrial Development , para.

Corruption 40

Corruption Contract Sustainability Import 40

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Thanks to this multi-sector collaboration, Assam also became the third state in India to introduce a green budget , strengthening its efforts to build a more sustainable and resilient future. According to CDL’s analysis, access to infrastructure and flood-proneness have the biggest influence on preparedness.

Budget 52

Budget Finance Data Tender 52

FedInsider

APRIL 2, 2024

Since joining Fortinet, Jim has been named a “Fed 100” and a “Pinnacle” awardee for his influence on technology in the U.S. Federal government, a “State Scoop 50” leader for driving innovation in state IT, and he was nominated as a “Security Pioneer” for his sustained contribution to cybersecurity.

Media 40

Media Networking Project Management Integration 40

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

To Cózar, understanding this concept of disruption is of utmost importance since this will guide the scope of the dispute. the Paris Agreement) and the eventual need to encourage and sustain, for instance, fossil fuel investments.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Since joining Fortinet, Jim has been named a “Fed 100” and a “Pinnacle” awardee for his influence on technology in the U.S. Federal government, a “State Scoop 50” leader for driving innovation in state IT, and he was nominated as a “Security Pioneer” for his sustained contribution to cybersecurity.

Leadership 52

Leadership Engineering Collaboration Management 52

University of Bristol

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each of the digital governance risks is different and poses its own challenges, but the risks are also interrelated, and their accumulation generates important systemic issues. The growing complexity of this network of legislative instruments poses an additional governance and compliance challenge by itself.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Government Buyers 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The new FAS structure provides an opportunity to increase transparency through sustained engagement with industry in this important area. Green Proving Ground Seeking Sustainable Building Technologies On Monday, GSA opened its annual RFI seeking technologies for the Green Proving Ground program.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A global pandemic, water shortages, wildfires, deadly floods across the globe, and labor & human rights issues have propelled sustainability into the spotlight. . Organizations are investing sustainability and diversity concepts into their business processes, and they are committed to the success of these programs.

Supplier 52

Supplier Sustainability Data Integration 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

For example, after TenderNed noticed a high percentage of contracting procedures in the database had unrealistic award values, they activated their “team of e-procurement influencers” – external e-procurement experts with a large follower base. They used the data to address specific agencies, and posted about it on LinkedIn.

Data 52

Data Tender Procurement E-procurement 52