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	Podcast:		Democracy That Delivers
	Episode:		345: Open Contracting Reform and Taxpayers' $13 Trillion, with Kristen Robinson
	Category:		Government & Organizations
	Duration:		00:24:25
	Publish Date:		2022-10-05 14:00:00
	Description:		Kristen Robinson, Head of Advocacy at the Open Contracting Partnership, joins the CIPE Anti-Corruption & Governance Center podcast to discuss what open contracting is, why the world needs it, and how the private sector can benefit and from open contracting reform. A third of the world's taxpayer money is spent on procurement -- a mind-boggling $13 Trillion -- making every citizen a stakeholder. As Robinson shares in the podcast and on a recent blog, there’s a lot of infrastructure required to ensure procurement is done quickly, effectively, and in a transparent and accountable manner. Listen now to hear why digitizing inefficient, paper-based procurement processes isn't enough; how open contracting principles can be a boon to governments and the business community alike; and how small- and medium-sized businesses can advocate for needed open contracting reforms. This episode is hosted by Richard Christel, Anti-Corruption Program Officer at CIPE.
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