The Role Of Social Value In Public Procurement: Driving Community Impact
Public procurement these days is not just about acquiring goods and public services at low costs. Nowadays, it focuses on delivering long-term benefits to...
India’s Government E-Marketplace: Technology for sustainable development
Governments worldwide spend up to 20% of their GDP on public procurement. Using this money efficiently is crucial for economic development, minimizing environmental impacts,...
Reinvention of Strategic Sourcing
(Meeting Demands of Modern Supply Chains) 1. Introduction:In a world marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting global markets, and increasing demands for sustainability, the...
Common E-Tendering Mistakes that Procurement Teams Make and How to Avoid Them?
In today’s competitive market, e-tendering is a powerful solution for procurement teams aiming to streamline vendor selection, ensure transparency, and secure the best value for their...
Landmark Philippine procurement law contains key provisions on beneficial ownership
In what has been heralded as cutting-edge legislation in the Philippines, all bidders, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and consultants that wish to participate in...
10 success factors for implementing e-procurement system
Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world....
A deep dive into how city governments can meet the infrastructure demands...
For city government officials in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) it is not an easy time to be funding infrastructure development. Rising interest...
Transparent and fair public procurement: The North Macedonia experience
Sound public procurement systems are central to effective project implementation, good governance and efficient service delivery to the citizens. Government spending on public procurement...
Performance-based contracts: Promoting quality road maintenance and economic efficiency
Traditional road construction contracts have been in use for many decades despite a significant drawback: they are based on the amount of work executed,...
Six Pathways to Sustainable Procurement in Asia and the Pacific
Sustainable procurement is key to achieving social, environmental, and economic goals. This blog discusses strategies for adopting sustainable procurement practices in the region, highlighting...