Modifications Under Study in Guatecompras

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Guatemala's Finance Ministry will analyze purchases and contracts celebrated by public institutions through Guatecompras, the state purchases system. It will benefit from technical and financial assistance by the Inter American Development Bank and the World Bank.

With this exercise, authorities expect increases in efficiency and transparency, and reductions in unnecessary costs.

Source: elperiodico.com.gt

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