{"product_id":"what-is-public-procurement-jorge-a-lynch-t-9798287170974","title":"What is Public Procurement?","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublic procurement is more than just purchasing-it's a strategic function at the heart of government operations and public investment. In this foundational guide, the author demystifies the core principles, processes, and policy frameworks that define public procurement systems worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a newcomer to the profession or seeking a structured refresher, this concise yet comprehensive lesson explains: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe purpose and value of public procurement in economic development, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legal and institutional frameworks that govern it, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey distinctions between public and private sector procurement, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples of transparency, accountability, risk, and ethics, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcurement's role in sustainability, crisis response, and digital transformation, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmerging trends in donor-funded procurement and global best practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in international standards, including the UNCITRAL Model Law and World Bank guidelines, this updated edition empowers procurement professionals with the knowledge needed to act with integrity, ensure value for money, and contribute meaningfully to national development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for training programs, self-study, and onboarding new procurement officers, \u003ci\u003eWhat is Public Procurement?\u003c\/i\u003e is a critical starting point for building a career rooted in professionalism and public service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jorge a. Lynch T.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798287170974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Jorge a. Lynch T.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852529840383,"sku":"9798287170974","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/what-is-public-procurement-jorge-a-lynch-t-9798287170974","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}