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9 articles tagged government.
PoliticsProcurement Transparency Is Supplier Trust Policy
Transparent tenders do more than prevent abuse. They widen competition by giving serious suppliers confidence to spend time bidding.
By Anika Patel · Jul 2
PoliticsFree Zones Compete on Speed, Not Just Tax
With tax advantages converging, the differentiator is becoming how quickly a business can license, hire and start operating.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 22
PoliticsRegulators Weigh Faster Dispute Resolution for Contractors
Lengthy disputes tie up capital and stall projects. Proposals for quicker, specialized resolution aim to keep work moving.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 21
PoliticsRegulators Push for Clearer Local-Content Rules
Vague local-content requirements create uncertainty for bidders. Clearer rules could widen participation and reduce disputes.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 20
PoliticsGulf States Move to Align Customs Data Standards
Harmonized declarations and shared data formats could cut clearance friction, but the gains depend on consistent enforcement, not just agreement.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 19
PoliticsPublic Procurement Needs Speed and Accountability
Governments want faster delivery, but procurement shortcuts can turn speed into litigation, waste or political vulnerability.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 18
PoliticsGovernment Handoffs Are Policy
The quiet transfer between agencies often decides whether a public promise becomes a service citizens can actually use.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 15
PoliticsThe Week Ahead Belongs to the Operational State
After a run of headline politics, the next test is quieter: whether agencies can turn announced priorities into working instructions.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 14
OpinionProcurement Reform Is the Most Undervalued Lever in Government
Almost every other reform passes through procurement at some point. Improving the procurement layer therefore improves everything downstream.
By Diego Arroyo · May 30