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Sustainable Procurement Tools – Prioritisation exercise case study

Scottish Government Procurement

Prioritisation Tool update The prioritisation tool is designed to assist early-stage strategic planning through the consideration of economic, environmental and social wellbeing, and brings a standard, structured approach to the assessment of spend categories. The case study shares lessons learned.

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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. How they carry out that duty, therefore, can affect whether they can achieve their sustainable development goals.” Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No.

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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Leverage strategic planning and adaptive governance to manage uncertainty in procurement spending.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

In this blog, we’ll explore key best practices and show how leveraging group/cooperative purchasing can help you master the art of strategic sourcing. Develop a Strategic Procurement Plan Procurement shouldn’t be reactive; it should be proactive.

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SBA Lifts the Application Hold for 8(a) Certification

Select GCR

Business Development Assistance: Participants in the 8(a) program gain access to a wide range of business development resources, including marketing assistance, strategic planning, and financial management support. The application process involves detailed documentation, financial records, and a comprehensive business plan.

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A Look at AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity

GovLoop

That doesn’t mean the switch to hybrid isn’t worth exploring, however – it just means a strategic plan must be put in place to prepare for such threats.

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Creating Trust and Inclusion at Your Agency: NextGen Speakers Explain How

GovLoop

The Office of Personnel Management charged federal agencies to develop and implement diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) plans. At AmeriCorps, that meant embedding DEIA in human resources and strategic plans and engaging with all stakeholders. “We It’s not enough to issue a paycheck for the work.