What is Open Contracting?
Open Contracting refers to norms and practices for increased disclosure and participation in public contracting. It covers the whole contracting chain from planning to finalization of contract obligations, including tendering and performance. It includes the variety of contract types, from more basic contracts for the procurement of goods to complex contracts, joint venture agreements, licenses and production sharing agreements. Open contracting encompasses all public contracting, including contracts funded by combinations of public, private and donor sources.Read More...
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From the Blog: Open Contracting: Gaining Momentum
One thing is clear: Open Contracting is gaining momentum. In the past year, since the initial Design Meeting in Washington, Open Contracting has gone from a far-reaching idea to a tangible global movement. In just 12 months, the interest...
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From the Blog: Houston - We Have a Problem When Transparency Does Not Convey Clarity
In downtown Houston last month, flags were unfurled everywhere promoting LNG 17 - the biggest global gathering devoted to LNG, or liquefied natural gas, as well as its whole value chain. Bringing together industry, governments and experts on everything from...
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From the Blog: Land Transparency – what makes for a good initiative? A case for a responsible investment index
With preparations for the G8 Summit in June in full swing, British Prime Minister David Cameron has made clear that transparency will be a key theme and within that a focus on transparency not just in the extractives sector but...
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