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The role of the construction sector

The construction sector plays a key role in providing structures for economies. This paper surveys the literature on key issues pertaining to the construction sector. It starts by summarizing our knowledge about differences in unit costs across time...

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Construction and public procurement in Uganda

As it transitions to an oil-producing country, Uganda’s investments in infrastructure and physical capital will increasingly depend on the ability of the construction sector to respond to surges in demand and transform investment effort into outcomes...

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Anticompetitive practices on public procurement

Using big data from the Brazilian public procurement system, this research aims to investigate what factors are associated with the occurrence of anticompetitive practices in electronic bidding. Our analysis considers all services contracted between...

Book Chapter
Does construction limit investment?

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Book Chapter
Construction and public procurement in Uganda

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Procurement
Introduction

UNU procures goods and services through competitive solicitations. Contracts for the supply or provision of commodities or services are awarded in accordance with the United Nations Financial Regulation 5.1, Rules 105.03 and 105.19, as well as the...

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Ethics and integrity

UNU implements the highest ethics and fair policy when doing business. Vendors can find the supplier codes of conduct under the vendor page. The procurement team are responsible for ensuring and maintaining integrity and ethic throughout the...

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