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 that aim t... budgets globally.

Technical specifications: Commitments that aim to improve the transparency and integrity of public procurement systems and processes, as well as commitments that aim to increase diversity of procurement awards. Covers efforts to promote openness throughout the procurement process, regardless of whether the commitmentOGP commitments are promises for reform co-created by governments and civil society and submitted as part of an action plan. Commitments typically include a description of the problem, concrete action... specifically mentions 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... or the open contracting data standard.

See also: Open Contracting