Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This holistic strategy—anchored in transparency, accountability, and technological integration—fosters a robust fiscal environment conducive to sustainable economic growth and enhanced public trust. Hart’s insights strongly resonated with participants from the LAC region, where traditional contracts are often strained by rigid rules.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation. The Role of AI in Procurement AI offers powerful tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in procurement processes.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Procurement transparency exists within the public sector because it is required by law. And yet, not all transparency is equally effective. Suppliers need bidding and contract transparency. This encourages more diverse participation and improves the quality of responses – and therefore creates value for the general public.

Transparency 45

Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

FedScoop

JULY 17, 2024

The Treasury Department and an industry-led nonprofit on Wednesday released secure cloud adoption guidance for financial institutions, the culmination of a year-long effort that the agency’s deputy secretary called “critically important to our work on cybersecurity.”

Transparency 135

Transparency Participation Collaboration Import 135

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Another focus group participant called out requests related to email records or internal communications, such as chat and text, as their agency’s “most complex and time-intensive responses.” We now have the ability in our FOIA office to search our agency’s email system,” one focus group participant said. It takes a lot of time.”

Accountability 135

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 135

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

There is quite a substantial effort to participate in a public tender process, so most vendors have a limit to how many unsuccessful tenders they are willing to respond to before giving up. In light of existing rules, vendors can deter competition by driving prices down in competitive tenders.

Public Procurement 98

Public Procurement Tender Supplier Procurement 98

GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

To understand the importance of trust and how to build it, she busted three myths associated with the term. The act of trusting builds transparency, added Nate Benjamin, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at AmeriCorps. Sanchez likened it to getting into a rideshare car. “I Trust is nonlinear. It is a noun, but it’s also a verb.

Strategic Planning 119

Strategic Planning Influencing Import Transparency 119

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The guidance also indicates that ‘ Greater transparency of procurement data will make it easier to see what approaches have been successful and encourage use of those approaches more widely across the public sector.’ This is an important issue that may require further discussion in a separate post. 94 PA 2023). 48 and 46 PCR 2015).

Procurement 128

Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 128

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. Importance in Government Projects The successful realization of federal contracts greatly depends on prime contractors fulfilling their contractual obligations.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Open contracting approach: Supported by OCP’s Lift Impact accelerator program from 2021, Ekiti State’s public procurement agency created better opportunities for small businesses and particularly women-led businesses, to participate in public contracts. To realize that vision, in 2021, EKBPP joined OCP’s Lift accelerator program.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Bidding 89

Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

This commitment is supported by the Small Business Administration (SBA), which plays a crucial role in ensuring that small businesses have the opportunity to participate in government contracts. Participation in government programs can enable small businesses to qualify for contracts set aside for socio-economic demographics.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Set-asides for small businesses ensure that they have a fair chance of winning contracts, encouraging their participation in the government contracting process. Registering in SAM Registration in SAM is a prerequisite for participating in government contracting.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

The goal of this is really to harness the power of data to advance diplomatic efforts, improve operational efficiency, and ensure transparency and accountability in the Department of State’s activities,” Khan said. participants at the most recent UN General Assembly High-Level Week, Khan said.

Data 103

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 103

Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

We value collaboration, and we strive to ensure a transparent process for our industry partners. So, it’s receiving a flood of attention which creates a flood of questions, yet we are not getting, for whatever reason, transparency back to know where this is going. NASA hasn’t spelled that out.”

Evaluation 113

Evaluation Bidding E-procurement Consulting 113

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

As we celebrate, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and potential, confronting the myths holding women back from participating in public procurement and attaining certain heights in leadership. Construction continues to be the second most important industry, and office supplies took the place of food sales.

Government Contracts 80

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 80

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Appreciation also to Albania’s Public Procurement Commission , which helped a sizable Western Balkan community to participate energetically. By becoming more open and transparent , the Commission ensures that the public directs its criticism at bad procurement practices, not at how complaints are handled.

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

There’s nothing more transparent than raw data. One of the important ways to curate the data is by visualizing it,” Cook said. It’s really important to tell stories of the people who live here, and that too can be visualized in a compelling way.”. That’s where data visualization comes in. Ground Your Interpretation in Reality.

Data 64

Data Transparency Import Transportation 64

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

The program holds valuable lessons for others working to empower contracting monitors with different skills and backgrounds to work closely together to foster transparency and better procurement practices in their regions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Importance of Competition in Public Procurement The essence of competition is to allow multiple suppliers to compete for a government contract under the same conditions so that the best value is achieved. If not resolved quickly, these issues could lead to higher costs, less innovation and missed opportunities to improve public services.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

To cultivate these connections effectively, contractors should prioritize transparency, reliability, and proactive communication. Participation is Required Each client must participate for SGCR to stay on the defined schedule. Active Engagement is Essential Participation is key to maximizing the benefits of the CSGMP program.

Government 102

Government Government Government Contracts Media 102

GovLoop

JULY 20, 2023

This kind of public participation is a process, not a single event or simple survey, and it requires planning, transparency and ensuring involvement from the full range of impacted people and entities. Agencies can benefit greatly from public participation programs, which can build much-needed trust in government.

Participation 75

Participation Media Data Transparency 75

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Participants heard from industry experts, shared best practices, and forged new connections with their peers. Roundtable participants said under a certain threshold (around $100K for services and $25K for goods) their client departments have full discretion on how to source. How important is planning to procurement project success?

Procurement 52

Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Participants expressed a range of views as to which risks should be prioritised, noting that addressing frontier risks is not mutually exclusive from addressing existing AI risks and harms.’ Multiple participants suggested that existing voluntary commitments would need to be put on a legal or regulatory footing in due course.

Procurement 80

Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80

ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Scalability Scalability is another important consideration when choosing a procurement software solution. At Ivalua, we understand the importance of having a single source of truth for your data. Transparency Finally, transparency is critical in public sector procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Transparency Supplier 52

The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Consumers today expect transparency, proof, and meaningful action. Communicate and Engage with Consumers Being transparent and honest about your commitment to sustainability is essential for effectively connecting with your environmentally conscious customers. Focus on resource sourcing, production methods, and labor conditions.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As these systems begin to play a more important role, the government needs to uncover the risks associated with using artificial intelligence in procurement, and what steps need to be taken to manage these risks effectively. Ultimately, the PPN ensures transparency and ethical considerations in AI use.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Tender 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When thinking about the use of artificial intelligence in government, it is important to consider its tactical and strategic impacts, together and separately. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Finance Leadership 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When thinking about the use of artificial intelligence in government, it is important to consider its tactical and strategic impacts, together and separately. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Finance Leadership 52

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: [link]. (b) Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. We admittedly find this response puzzling.

Participation 66

Participation Utilities Bidding Contract 66

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Sensitive Information As government agencies rely more on digital solutions, the importance of robust cybersecurity cannot be overstated. This is especially important during peak demand periods, such as tax season or during emergency responses.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

An example of data visualization from the City of Cambridge “Moving Forward” Report 2020 “There’s nothing more transparent than raw data. One of the important ways to curate the data is by visualizing it,” Cook said. It’s really important to tell stories of the people who live here, and that too can be visualized in a compelling way.”

Data 59

Data Transparency Import Transportation 59

Extract Systems

JUNE 6, 2023

Requesting Public Input: In an exemplary demonstration of transparency and inclusivity, the White House fact sheet also includes a call for public input on AI-related matters. It highlights the need to build trustworthy AI systems that prioritize fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy protection.

Ethics 52

Ethics Transparency Collaboration Import 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Common concerns include transparency, fairness, especially when small suppliers feel dominated by big competitors in multi supplier frameworks. What Are Framework Agreements?

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 3, 2023

From May to August 2023, the Government passed into law novel supply chain transparency legislation and introduced amendments and legislative proposals that are impacting, or will impact, compliance with Canadian customs, export controls, and economic sanctions legislation.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Import Consulting Electronics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The obligation of confidentiality in arbitration is, broadly, an obligation imposed on participants in an arbitration not to disclose to non-participants any matters arising from or disclosed during an arbitration, sometimes including the mere existence of the dispute.

Data 59

Data Participation Corruption Transparency 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

Todd, who also served as the Chief Architect and Designer of the highly successful ASTRO program, demonstrated his understanding of the importance of government and industry relationships, as evidenced by his client partnerships with the Army, Navy, Air Force, and others that resulted in billions of dollars of revenue transacted efficiently.

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Procurement Collaboration 64

GovLoop

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The website offers various opportunities for residents to engage, including: Participating in city council meetings. The new department’s name reflects the idea that engagement is as important as communications itself, Reed said. Be transparent. Taking surveys about city services or initiatives.

Media 59

Media Quality Budget Import 59