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Participation Framework Agreement Survey

Scottish Government Procurement

Background “Scottish Government’s vision for public participation is that people can be involved in the decisions that affect them, making Scotland a more inclusive, sustainable and successful place” – George Adam MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business, 2023.

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OMB Issues Command to Increase Small Business Participation on MACs

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The White House has issued a memorandum that calls for specific procedures for Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple-Award Contracts. This memo shows that the OMB is committed to increasing small business participation. This should have a positive effect on setting more acquisitions aside for small business.

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Women-Owned Business Certification Programs “Sello Empresa Mujer”: An Effective Tool to Promote Women’s Participation in Public Procurement

Inter-American Development Bank

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. 1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts.

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It’s a small but important detail: Are foreign contractor employees legit?

Federal News Network

So when employers, and in this case we’re speaking about federal contractors enroll in the E-Verify program, they sign a memorandum of understanding to participate. Rebecca Gambler Yes, this is a really important point from our report, Tom. Rebecca Gambler Thank you, Tom. The program is run by U.S.

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Importance of Cultural Awareness in Global Public Sector Contracts

Public Contracting Institute

A study featured on GovLoop highlights the strategic advantage of cultural competence in improving service quality and addressing racial and ethnic disparities. It emphasizes the development of a workforce adept in delivering high-quality services to all, irrespective of cultural or linguistic backgrounds.

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Revolutionizing Federal IT: The Power of AI-Assisted Software Development

FedInsider

Learning Objectives We’ll Discuss: Outline the steps to educate and empower the federal workforce on using AI safely—and the importance of keeping a “human in the loop.” CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

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The HVAC Ventilation Dilemma: How to Solve for Wildfire Smoke

American City & Country

In today’s world, ensuring clean and healthy indoor air quality has become more crucial than ever, especially with the increasing prevalence of wildfires. However, this creates a unique dilemma: how can we balance the need for ventilation with the dangers of poor outdoor air quality?

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