Poor #AIprocurement can cost governments millions, not just in failed projects, but in lost public trust. But done right, it can modernize services and boost efficiency. Check our new practical guide on buying AI better www.open-contracting.org/news/governm...

Out now. Our new resource on #BuyingAI. Check out the best hacks for AI procurement and the key questions to ask at each step of the process 🤖 buyingai.open-contracting.org #innovativeprocurement #publicprocurement

It seems like government at every level is beginning to adopt AI and incorporate it into its workflows. But how does the government go about buying these AI tools? 🔍 Well, Open Contracting Partnership just published a guide. Learn more 📹⬇️ Learn more 📰➡️ statescoop.com/ai-procureme...

Very excited about this... Help with #procurement of #AI was the No. 1 request from our global community, so we spoke to 50+ experts & frontline practioners to bring you the best advice, case studies & templates in one handy package 🤖👇

Out now! Our new resource on #BuyingAI offers practical guidance and hands-on tips to get the best results from your AI procurement. buyingai.open-contracting.org #BuyingAI #publicprocurement #innovativeprocurement

"It’s quite difficult for entrepreneurs to win a public contract. That gave me recognition in the region. They called me, they already knew me. Sales increased." 📸A catalyst for growth: the story of Ecogranja La Francia www.open-contracting.org/2025/09/24/a...

🇧🇷 Brazil's #publiccontracting data is now available in the #OpenContracting Data Standard, providing a single access point for all the details of the procurement process using a unique identifier. More here data.open-contracting.org/en/publicati...

A catalyst for growth: How #opencontracting & better #publicprocurement allowed women-owned Ecogranja La Francia in Colombia to grow her businesses while supplying vulnerable residents with fresh, local produce 🌱 #schoolmeals #farmer www.open-contracting.org/2025/09/24/a...

How a spending scandal catalyzed a #publicprocurement reform based on #opendata and multistakeholder collaboration in the Philippines: Our latest story sums up the #opencontracting reform 🔎 www.open-contracting.org/2025/10/06/h...

Great piece on the world’s first #AI-powered procurement minister in #Albania, what it means & how it tests the future of government in TIME magazine. We highlighted that there’s been very little transparency around what exactly the AI is presenting. time.com/7324934/alba...

Today's #opencontracting sessions at #OGPSummit #OGPSpain. We're looking forward to some powerful presentations and interactive discussions! www.open-contracting.org/events/2025-...

How a spending scandal catalyzed an #opencontracting renaissance in the Philippines: Our latest story speaks to the drivers behind the reform, WeSolve & the PS-DBM, bringing 🔎 transparency at a critical time for the country. www.open-contracting.org/2025/10/06/h... #OGPSummit

At #OGPSpain, OGP CSO Co-Chair Stephanie Muchai on what she'd say to a taxi driver on why #opengov matters. "The roads are your office. You have to take care of them. #Opencontracting & better procurement can fix those roads using data to monitor corruption & flag what was done and what wasn't."

📺 "The £122 million of Medpro is the tip of the iceberg. A billion pounds of stock that went through that VIP lane was written off as unfit for use in the NHS." Following yesterday's ruling, @danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke with Talk TV on the serious flaws of the ‘VIP lane’ for COVID contracts.

🗓️#OpenContracting is on the agenda at the #OGPSummit: Explore with us the breadth of what open contracting can be & why it remains a key issue for delivering impactful #opengov reforms. Join us 👉 www.open-contracting.org/events/2025-...

⚖️ "The 'VIP-lane' was one of the most egregious aspects of the way the former government went about procuring emergency supplies during the pandemic." Our Chief Executive @danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke with @bbc5live.bsky.social to discuss today's High Court ruling against PPE Medpro.

📢¿Quieres saber cómo se gastan los impuestos y el dinero en tu país? Ana Carolina Alpirez, periodista y directora de @ojoconmipisto, explica 3 claves para fiscalizar municipalidades, monitorear las contrataciones públicas y promover la participación ciudadana. 🙋‍♀️📊

At the @opengovpart #OGPSummit & working on #publicprocurement? Join our practical side event to get inspired and share your work & best practices with the #opencontracting community. 🗓️ 6 October, 3-6pm ✍️ open-contracting.org/events/ogp-s...

Best practices in procuring AI: Read our latest article sharing insights and lessons from Chile https://www.open-contracting.org/2025/09/09/best-practices-in-procuring-ai-lessons-from-chile/ #publicprocruement #AI

📺 Fantastic to see @spotlightcorruption.org’s research included in the brilliant ITV documentary ‘The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money’, which was screened on Sunday night. Here’s @suehawley.bsky.social explaining how much of the PPE sourced from the VIP Lane turned out to be unusable.

US cities: Apply by 29 Sep for our 12-week hands-on WhatWorksCities sprint! This will help city teams implement open contracting strategies – using better data & vendor engagement to drive measurable improvements in #publicprocurement. 👉 https://bit.ly/OCP-WWC-US2025

📺 TONIGHT 📺 🚨UK's Covid PPE contracts scandal exposed on @itvx.com Don't miss this new documentary exposing the chaos behind COVID contracts. Public money wasted, lives lost, and private companies profiting from this crisis. Watch tonight, 10.20pm on ITV1 📷 ⤵️

Will you be at the #OGPSummit & working on #publicprocurement? Register for our practical, hands-on side event to showcase open contracting best practices. 🗓️ 6 October ✍️ www.open-contracting.org/events/ogp-s...

¿Cómo adquirir IA de forma ética y transparente en el sector público? 🤔 ¡Chile nos muestra el camino! 🇨🇱 En nuestro último blog compartimos cómo implementaron una política clara, un enfoque ético y la capacitación de funcionarios para transformar las compras públicas de IA.

Apply for our 12-week hands-on WhatWorksCities sprint, hosted w @Results4America by 29 Sep! This will help city teams implement open contracting strategies – using better data & vendor engagement to drive measurable improvements in #publicprocurement. 👉 https://bit.ly/OCP-WWC-US2025

Harness the power of procurement data to transform your city spending! Members of @WhatWorksCities can register now for a 12-week sprint and get hands-on, personalized assistance on results-driven contracting.  🗓 Register before 29 September!  https://bit.ly/OCP-WWC-US2025

Our Disaster Risks Reduction data solution is expanding to Bihar & Uttar Pradesh: flood-related data incl on $300m worth of tenders & risk models for 113 districts

Chile’s experience offers valuable insights on how to buy & use AI in the public sector responsibly. In our latest blog, we capture their lessons www.open-contracting.org/2025/09/09/b...

Consultoría: Buscamos incorporar los criterios #ESG en las cadenas de suministro de industrias extractivas en México. Aplica hasta el 26 de sep

New data for applications: We are seeking consultants to help incorporate #ESG criteria into #extractiveindustry supply chains in Mexico. Apply by 26 September

Enhancing data-driven decision making for flood governance: We're expanding our disaster risk reduction data solution to Bihar & Uttar Pradesh, India. Read more:

Do you know what types of information in #publicprocurement should be made public and when?  👉 Play our game to see what is considered sensitive and what can be published freely. 🎮 https://mythbusting.open-contracting.org/#game

We are seeking consultants to help incorporate #ESG criteria into #extractiveindustry supply chains in Mexico. Apply by 9 September

"We see progress on public data laws — but implementation lags behind." – Edwin Muhumuza @opencontracting.bsky.social Watch his insights on procurement data & e-procurement from "The State of Data for Accountability in Africa" webinar with the GDB & @afidep.bsky.social 📺Watch: youtu.be/Dp17voHCzqg

Oportunidad: Consultoría para la incorporación de criterios #ESG en las cadenas de suministro de industrias extractivas en México. Aplica hasta el 9 de septiembre

We are seeking consultants to help incorporate #ESG criteria into #extractiveindustry supply chains in Mexico. Apply by 9 September

Empowering women businesses in Uganda through public contracts: 1️⃣ Change the legal framework 2️⃣ Build entrepreneur capacity 3️⃣ Improve data Read the case study

Assam’s green budgeting boosts green public procurement trends, according to an analysis by Indian civic tech CivicDataLab

Small purchases, big impact: How analyzing spending on office supplies could help the Philippines save big on procurement

Nueva oportunidad: Consultoría para la incorporación de criterios #ESG en las cadenas de suministro de industrias extractivas en México. Aplica ahora, hasta el 9 de septiembre

Opportunity: We are seeking consultants to help incorporate #ESG criteria into #extractiveindustry supply chains in Mexico. Apply by 9 September open-contracting-partnership.breezy.hr/p/c14f869e8070

From practical guides to reports and data tools: Our resources help you do #publicprocurement better using our tried and tested #opencontracting approach. Get all resources here open-contracting.org/resources/ & check a list of your favs 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ 👇

🚀 We’ve launched the HackCorruption Civic Tech Tools Repository! This is an open-source hub for anti-corruption tech, built to share code, spark collaboration, and scale impact. Contribute your tools and explore ⬇️ @accountlab.bsky.social

A @NAOorguk report reviews how well placed the UK is to use data analytics tech to tackle fraud and error, such as our 73 red flags for detecting corruption in #publicprocurement www.nao.org.uk/reports/usin...

From AI to citizen monitoring to sustainability, read our latest #publicprocurement analysis, blogs and #opencontracting impact stories: www.open-contracting.org/latest-news/

Chile es un ejemplo convincente de las mejoras medibles en la integridad y la supervisión que puede tener integrar la transparencia de beneficiarios finales en los sistemas de #contrataciónpública. Lea el estudio publicado con @openownership.bsky.social www.open-contracting.org/es/resources... #bot

Desde su lanzamiento en 2003, el sistema de contratación pública de #Chile ha sido reconocido como uno de los pioneros en Sudamérica y el resto del mundo. Lee nuestro último estudio de caso, elaborado en colaboración con @opencontracting.bsky.social... Léalo: bit.ly/oo-ocp-estud...

Ampliamos la fecha para aplicar hasta el miércoles, 13 de agosto. Más información 👇

If we're serious about delivering in practice on the #FFD4 Sevilla outcome document – transparent, data-driven #publicprocurement in domestic country systems as a must-have public good – we can make the $13tr spend through public contracts go further www.open-contracting.org/2025/08/05/h...

How to do more with the resources we have for global development and why improving #publicprocurement will be vital to do so. Read our take on the #FFD4 outcomes open-contracting.org/2025/08/05/h...