COMPETITION AND INTEGRITY IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT-SECOND UPDATED EDITION
by Slavica JokovicPublish: Oct 20, 2022BusinessBook Overview
This book discusses issues and challenges related to competition and integrity in the practice of implementing public procurement procedures. It helps the reader to solve the problems arising from a lack of information, knowledge, and experience in the fields of public procurement and competition. In addition, it provides a va... luable contribution by highlighting the appropriate measures to prevent corruption and irregularities in public procurement as well as to strengthen competition.The aim of the book is to promote integrity and competition in the field of public procurement through various measures in practice. It analyzes the relevant public procurement rules contained in the new European Union Directive on public procurement and the Law on Public Procurement in Serbia, with special reference to the provisions related to transparency and integrity in the area of public procurement, encouraging the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in the market and the criteria for awarding the contract, whereby a relevant case from the practice of the Court of Justice of the European Union was discussed as an illustration.
The book presents the forms of infringement of competition in public procurement, including bid rigging, as well as indicators that are significant for detecting and preventing irregularities in practice. The nine chapters of the work cover issues related to the characteristics of competition violations in public procurement, examples from practice, measures to prevent irregularities, and encouraging competition and integrity in public procurement, with an illustrative example of public procurement policy and public-private partnerships and concessions highlighted in Serbia. Furthermore, the book includes final considerations and recommendations.
Thanks to the structure of the work, systematized research, clear exposition, and precise expression, this otherwise complex topic is brought closer to readers who were not previously familiar with the subject.
This book can be used as a valuable source of information and a manual, not only for specialists in purchasing practice, economists, lawyers, researchers, and students, but also for a much wider circle of readers who recognize the strong potential of public procurement for stimulating investments, new technology, and overall economic development.
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“The work has a great intention to benefit social, economic, and ecological change by being keenly aware of legislation and utilizing public funds to promote positive growth. At its heart, the book focuses on the core principle of integrity and working toward a shared greater good.” “More than this, the principles themselves uphold a fantastic ideal to strive toward a better, more ethical business world, and Slavica Joković’s narrative style remains professional but never overbearing on the text itself. Overall, Competition and Integrity in Public Procurement comes highly recommended for all those in legal, economic, and business fields who would greatly benefit from its fresh and innovative approach.”
- Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
“Slavica Joković’s business guide examines a critical topic and offers valuable information on how the public procurement system can be used as a tool to boost investment and grow an economy. The topics are examined in detail and the book uses straightforward language, making it accessible to any reader. The information it offers is also universal and can be applied to any economy. Competition and Integrity in Public Procurement offers essential, applicable techniques for ensuring transparency and fair competition within the public procurement system. Readers will appreciate its clear, effective discussions.”
- Reviewed By Edith Wairimu for Readers’ Favorite read more
