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The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

More often than not, public procurement of technology is viewed as non-transparent, uncompetitive, poorly planned, inefficient, costly, and having high failure rates. The G-Cloud initiative in the UK provides a framework for public sector organizations to easily and cost-effectively procure cloud computing services.

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Implementation Challenges for the Procurement Act 2023

How to Crack a Nut

I have put together a consolidated overview of the primary challenges for the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, to be included as a country report in a forthcoming issue of the European Procurement & Public Private Partnership Law Review. In case of interest, it can be downloaded from SSRN: [link].

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10 ways that governments incentivize cloud use to accelerate digital transformation

AWS Public Sector

They create an enabling culture for innovation and promote transparency and trust in digitized services. Regulatory reforms Governments update regulations and policies to remove barriers to digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Another example is the General Services Administration’s (GSA) 18F in the US.

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Fear and loathing in Defense IT: Time to enforce FAR conflict of interest rules and revolving door abuses

Federal News Network

To make matter worse, misapplication of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and FAR 6-302 sole source rules has undermined transparency, and prevent fair and open competition. That has undermined the innovators and rewarded those willing to put profits ahead of national security. conflict of interests rules.

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Where Data Makes a Difference, Pt. 2

GovLoop

Values transparency and is thoughtful/ strategic about public engagement. Public/private partnerships have great data gathering and sharing potential. Privacy, transparency, legal and security concerns exist. Breaks down silos and promotes internal collaboration. Focuses on outcomes, not outputs.

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Leveraging AI to Transform Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

This increasing adoption of AI in the region demonstrates a growing commitment to AI-driven innovation and technological advancement that could impact economic growth in the long term. AI can introduce data-driven insights for more evidence-based and transparent budgeting.

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The role AWS is playing in Prosper Africa Tech initiatives

AWS Public Sector

By fostering seamless e-commerce and creating a fertile landscape for digital innovation, the Tech for Trade Alliance seeks to unlock the immense potential of digital technologies to empower African businesses and energize economic development across the region. As products are sold, the IoT devices send real-time information.