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Online Procurement
Government procurement is an important segment of most national
economies, accounting for up to 20 percent of GDP in some developing
countries. Electronic procurement systems can help governments
reduce costs and increase competition for contracts. This enables
more efficient use of public resources and international development
aid.
The Development Gateway Foundation provides part of the solution
with its Web-based tender publishing platform called dgMarket.
dgMarket ... for Transparency, Efficiency, Opportunity
dgMarket is a sophisticated online service for publishing
procurement information such as tender notices, contract awards, and
bidding documents. It is the leading independent aggregator of
government tender information worldwide, through a network of 14 Web
sites.
More than $540 billion worth of contracts from 160 countries are
listed in dgMarket on an annual basis, in 19 languages. This is
helping businesses in 200 countries find local and international
contract opportunities, while providing an excellent advertising
venue for government agencies and others purchasing organizations.
Low-Cost Solution for Governments
DGF provides free and permanent licensing of dgMarket's Web software
platform for the creation of locally-owned versions of dgMarket.
These Web sites are independently managed and can be separately
branded, but they are connected to the global tender database
managed by DGF. It is a suitable solution for governments or others
wishing to increase access to procurement opportunities. Local
businesses also benefit, getting a one-stop-shop for contract
opportunities at home and abroad, in their own language.
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