What is Transparency in Government? In my keynote address “Contracting To Win: Buyer and Seller Responsibilities in 21st Century Government Procurement” at the D.C. Summit, I made the statement that “transparency is not holding fast to the illusion of a level playing field, but to a clear understanding of the layout of the field itself.” […]
March 2, 2009
Airdrie, February 28, 2009 – The Canadian Public Procurement Council and the City of Airdrie are pleased to inform you that the Procurement Ombudsman, Mr. Shahid Minto, and the Deputy Procurement Ombudsman, Ms. Orianna Trometti, are planning a visit to Airdrie, Alberta. Mr. Minto will be providing a presentation and will then open the floor […]
October 30, 2008
It is widely accepted that procurement transparency promotes competition, and that competition is a good thing for economic efficiency and growth. On a national level, it is also interesting to note the positive correlation between transparency and Foreign Direct Investment. Background to Tenders & Sourcing Transparency, in this context, requires that purchasing decisions be demonstrably fair […]
May 11, 2010
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