A U.S. Office of Federal Procurement Policy unveiled last week new guidelines to simplify procurement systems, improve their performance, drive innovation and increase savings.
However, some wonder if the new guidance lacks staying power.
The memo outlines a number of steps, including “a new paradigm for purchasing,” training and skill sharing across agencies, and strengthening relationships with vendors.
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Molly Andersmollyanders_dev
Molly Anders is a former U.K. correspondent for Devex. Based in London, she reports on development finance trends with a focus on British and European institutions. She is especially interested in evidence-based development and women’s economic empowerment, as well as innovative financing for the protection of migrants and refugees. Molly is a former Fulbright Scholar and studied Arabic in Syria, Jordan, Egypt and Morocco.
