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 increasing deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) powered solutions for the public
sector is hoped to change how developing countries deliver services in key sectors such as …

This paper investigates the effects of e-procurement on firm corruption to secure public
contracts, highlighting the moderating roles of the quality of governance institutions and …

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 …

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

Purpose: The objective of this research was to use structural equation modelling to illustrate
guidelines for enhancing procurement management efficiency in the industrial business …

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 …

Amidst the global race to develop guiding ethical principles and normative frameworks for
the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), the availability of a comprehensive body of …

Entrepreneurs worldwide often face obstacles in financing their businesses, hindering their
ability to grow. Government procurement offers an opportunity to access lucrative contracts …