Government procurement practitioners discussed equity and procurement at the Code for America summit, as leaders across the federal enterprise look to measure and expand inclusiveness in public spending.
By Chris Riotta
NOTE: This article first appeared on FCW.com.
Private and public sector leaders joined forces at the Code for America summit to share insights and real-world examples on the role government procurement plays in addressing gender discrimination and the historical oppression of communities of color.
The Procurement Pathway to Equity panel was presented on Wednesday amid a national conversation about the myriad disparities in public spending, and just two days after the Treasury Department revealed state and local governments will have significant control over how they spend $350 billion in relief funds included in the American Rescue Plan Act.
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By Chris Riotta
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