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Ensuring that the integrity of government decision-making is not compromised by public officials’ private interests is a growing public concern. New forms of partnership between government and the private and non-profit sectors present new challenges for policy-makers and public managers.
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OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, presented the findings of the OECD Review of Public Procurement of the Mexican Institute of Social Security. The findings were discussed with the President of Mexico, members of Congress, and principal representatives from the media and civil society.
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Interest groups that make efforts to influence government decisions are common-place in modern democracies. Lobbying can improve policy making by providing valuable insights and data, but it can also result in unfair advantages for vested interests if processes are opaque.
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Size of general government procurement as a percentage of GDP (2008)
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OECD member countries spend on average 12% of their GDP on public procurement. Variations reflect the different size of the state, its role in the economy and the existence of big spending projects (e.g. infrastructure investments).
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Fighting corruption is vital in restoring trust in governments
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