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On March 20, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a notice in the Federal Register asking for public comment on a draft framework for public participation: https://lnkd.in/eZY3FbC9 The USGSA co-hosted a listening session on May 10, which I participated in https://lnkd.in/eFXtWhcn Comments for the RFI are due May 17. Relatedly, OMB and GSA are hosting a challenge in which they seek a “toolkit” that federal agencies can use to address the question, “What Public Participation and Community Engagement (PPCE) approaches are effective in increasing reach, improving inclusivity, and promoting public involvement and trust in Federal decision-making.” There’s a webinar about that today, at 3 PM. I hope the folks who run comms at the White House make far more of an effort to make sure Americans hear about all of this than they have so far.

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Seminar on strategic management and Artificial Intelligence in public sector projects held at ...: He highlighted that strategic planning and artificial intelligence can enable the timely completion of projects, even in challenging and adverse ... http://dlvr.it/TGMBxw

A new deliverable is available: Second report on validation and dissemination activities. It outlines the key activities, progress, and findings related to the tasks covering the technical and business validation, and dissemination of the project. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/dAwbKrgN

A huge thank you to everyone for their dedication and teamwork in successfully contributing to this deliverable! The document offers valuable insights into KPIs like energy efficiency and emphasizes Key Values, including social and environmental impacts. It also details dissemination efforts and other crucial project activities. More information can be found within the document! #kpi #kvi #kv #sustainability #6g #trials

As the UK experiences a change of government, navigating the maze of public sector tenders and grants can feel like playing a brand new board game—rules unknown. Fear not! Tenders and Grants holds the key to winning strategies. Let us guide you through these shifting sands, ensuring your tenders and bids are not just submitted, but celebrated. Get ready to pass 'Go' and collect your wins!

It's not too late to join this conversation *tomorrow* with Allison Canada, MBA, CPPO, C.P.M. from Wor-Wic Community College, Eric J. Dickey from University of North Florida, and Sara Luther from National Association of Educational Procurement! As we get ready for the new academic year, this all-star ⭐ panel of higher ed public procurement practitioners will share practical advice and answer your most burning questions around selling to higher ed. Get ready to learn about: 💸 The higher ed budgeting process, including key sources of revenue, seasonality, elections cycles and their impact on procurement 🎯 Purchasing pathways and which stakeholders are involved in which pathways 📃 The trend towards more cooperative procurement and how institutions are sharing contracts and expertise While the discussion will be targeted to support suppliers that sell to higher ed, all are invited to join. Register and participate for free here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxbEM5WK

The Routledge book of the 5th Interdisciplinary Public Procurement Symposium is out. Please, prepare yourself for the next Symposium being held in Lisbon! https://lnkd.in/duR_HMT3

🟠 The summary report of the EC public consultation on the interim evaluation of the 2021-2027 ESC programme and the final evaluation of the 2018-2020 ESC programme is now out! 📑 The added value of the #ESC compared to other national, European, or international programmes is clear but  the need to give greater visibility to the programme, to make it more accessible, to reduce administrative measures, and to standardise differences between Member States interpretation of the rules is stressed. 🤝 The majority of the feedback aligns with  that from CEV and other European Networks, engaged with the ESC Programme, joint contribution to respond to the EC Public Consultation. We demand the EC to ensure sufficient resources and strengthen the programme. 👉 Read the summary report here: https://shorturl.at/lASX4 👉 Read our contribution here: https://lnkd.in/dU6i5YTC

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