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Determine the firms eligible for preferential treatment
Certification and registration programmes Certification options Addressing fraud South Africa tackles fronting The importance of recertification Registration systems – pros and cons Closing the information gap
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Chapter 4
Leveraging public procurement through reform Increase access to information Work with women’s business organizations
Streamline the tender process Standardize and simplify
Prequalification can create barriers
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A word of caution
Rationalize requirements Stumbling blocks for women entrepreneurs
Potential solutions Teaming arrangements
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Specialized agencies
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Limit contract size
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Provide sufficient time for tenders
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‘Best value’ or lowest price criteria? Best-value criteria raises concerns
Providing feedback builds capacity and capabilities Complaint mechanisms
Prompt payments are critical
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Incentives for prompt payments
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Subcontractors often pay the price
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Chapter 5
Leveraging public procurement through targeted assistance Contract compliance Affirmative action plans Stimulating entrepreneurial activity Establish and monitor targets
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