The benefits of bureaucratic discretion depend on the extent to which it is used for public
benefit versus exploited for private gain. We study the relationship between discretion and …

This study investigates the relationship between regulatory policies governing public
procurement and participation by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), using a large …

Purpose The significance of the public procurement function is on the survival and
development of procuring entities and that of a nation at large. This study aims to focus on …

The high expenditure on public procurement by governments makes it imperative to
enhance transparency across the procurement cycle with technology-driven initiatives, such …

This editorial takes stock of the importance of public procurement for international business
(IB) and the research questions that remain. We argue that, apart from its traditional role of …

Abstract China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a mechanism through which countries can
upgrade connectivity-related infrastructure, including through cross-border projects …

This study empirically investigates the impact of public procurement regulation quality on the
competition for tenders and the cost-effectiveness of awarded contracts, by employing the …

The quality of the public procurement system of an economy can have far-reaching effects
on the private sector. This paper empirically explores several of these effects using two rich …

América Latina y el Caribe requiere invertir en mantenimiento para aprovechar al máximo
sus activos de infraestructura. En un contexto de cada vez mayores restricciones fiscales …

In complex procurement projects, it is difficult to write enforceable contracts that condition
price upon quality. Supplier nonperformance becomes an acute risk, particularly when there …