Public Procurement

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TransparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More in the procurement process can help combat corruption and waste that plagues a significant portion of public procurementTransparency in the procurement process can help combat corruption and waste that plagues a significant portion of public procurement budgets globally. Technical specifications: Commitments enhancing ... budgets globally.

Technical specifications: Commitments enhancing the transparency and integrity of and access to public procurement systems and processes. Includes commitments that refer generally to transparency in the procurement process, whether they mention open contractingA transparent procurement process, known as open contracting, increases competition, improves public service delivery, and ensures governments better value for their money. Technical specifications: C... / the open contracting data standard or not.

See also: Open Contracting