Publication: Advancing the Public Procurement-Governance Nexus: The Case of Iraq
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2018-10
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2018-10-29
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There is a strong link between efficient and effective public procurement and good governance. Public procurement is at the core of translating public policy into tangible results for citizens, delivering essential services, implementing projects and programs, and improving a country's business, investment, and social environments.
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“Tayler, Yolanda; McGann, Nora. 2018. Advancing the Public Procurement-Governance Nexus: The Case of Iraq. MENA Knowledge and Learning Quick Notes;No. 171. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/30616 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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