IPPC7 Journals

IPPC 7 Papers Selected for Refereed Journal Publications
Journal of Public Procurement, Issue 3, Volume 16 (Fall 2016)
Collusion between Public Procurers and Suppliers In the Context of Japan’s Public Procurement: The Role of the Risks of “Unsuccessful Procurement” S. Tanaka and S. Hayashi	pp. 291-311
Implementation of Sustainable Public Procurement Practices and Policies: A Sorting Framework E. Prier, E. Schwerin, and C. P. McCue	pp. 312-346
Elements of Public Procurement Reform and their Effect on Public Sector in LAC L. E. Harper, A. C. Calderon and J. E. Muñoz	pp. 347-373
Compliance to Acts, Rules and Regulations: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa M. Mbago, J. M. Ntayi and M. Muhwezi	pp. 374-405

Journal of Public Procurement, Issue 4, Volume 16 (Winter 2016)
From Whence the Knowledge Came: Heterogeneity of Innovation Procurement across Europe A. Rainville	pp. 463-504
Dealing with Legal Loopholes and Uncertainties within EU Public Procurement Law Regarding Framework Agreements M. Andrecka	pp. 505-527
Disclosure Rules in EU Public Procurement: Balancing between Competition and Transparency K.-M. Halonen	pp. 528-553
The Role of Firms’ Qualification in Public Contracts Execution: An Empirical Assessment A. Ancarani, C. Guccio and I. Rizzo	pp. 554-582

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News Release

The 8^th International Public Procurement Conference

Wednesday 8th – Friday 10th August, 2018

Arusha, Tanzania

Public Procurement remains a key focus for policy makers in this time of global downturn and austerity. As such both academics and practitioners have a desire to share their research and practice in an open and transparent environment. The platform for academic discussion and practitioner engagement is provided by IPPC, which is one of the largest international public procurement conferences. Over the last 14 years, IPPC events have attracted participants from about 100 countries. The forthcoming Eighth International Public Procurement Conference (IPPC8) will take place in Arusha City in Tanzania from 8^th to 10^th 2018. This remarkable event will bring together about 1,000 delegates across the globe. For detailed information about IPPC8, please click here.

Best Paper Awards

There are three best paper awards, with US$2,000 for the 1st best paper, US$1,000 for the 2nd best paper, and US$500 for the 3rd best paper.

Deadline for paper proposal submissions	31^st October 2017
Notification of acceptance of paper proposals	20^th September 2017
Closing date for full paper submissions	31^st March 2018
Notification of acceptance of full papers	30^th April 2018
Early registration (with reduced fees)	Before 15^th May 2018