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The World Bank works to ensure that procurement in projects financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and International Development Association is conducted properly.

The Bank gives equal importance to supporting the management and reform of public procurement systems in borrower countries.

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An Arabian adventureThe GCC includes some countries that may be modest in size, but are significant in terms of global economic influence. Scott Snowden looks  at the issues facing those who live and work in this region.

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Powering aheadWith plans to build four civil nuclear power units, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation is boosting economic development and energising local industry, finds Charlotte Kan. 03 April 2012
Military precisıonMaintaining Afghanistan's Camp Bastion requires a unique set of skills so when the MoD outsourced the role, it first put bidders through rigorous paces. 15 March 2012

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Shaun in the USA
Sustainable procurement advocate Shaun McCarthy explains why US businesses are investing in this area despite scepticism in some quarters. 21 May 2012

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Italy expands role of local public servicesA recent ruling has allowed public services to take on regional contracts where the private sector is not sufficient. 10 May 2012 00:30:00
NGO calls for international body to tackle commodity cartelsRevenue from fines for anti-competitive behaviour should be used to help developing countries earn more from their exports, according to CUTS International. 01 May 2012 00:00:00

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