ART - ELEMENTS OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REFORM AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE PUBLIC SECTOR IN LAC - Journal of Public Procurement, 2016

The document is a compilation of various sources and information related to public procurement reform in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries. It includes references to academic journals, books, working papers, and reports from organizations such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. The document provides a list of references and sources that discuss different aspects of public procurement reform, including its impact on government efficiency and transparency. It also includes information on the role of public procurement, the challenges and opportunities of electronic government procurement (e-GP), and the institutionalization of public procurement entities in Latin America. Additionally, the document includes an appendix that lists the public procurement reform elements in various LAC countries, along with the respective laws and entities responsible for procurement. It also provides a description of indicators used to measure factors such as the transparency of government policymaking, favoritism in decision-making, the burden of government regulation, market dominance, local competition, and government practices in procuring advanced technological products. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the current state of public procurement reform in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the various factors and indicators associated with it.