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Governments face challenges in procuring low-cost projects from non-traditional vendors. This article delves into the need for lightweight procurement solutions for simple projects with low budgets, discussing key challenges and proposing solutions based on real stories. Contributors include experts like Esther Dyson, Tim Hwang, and more, addressing how to bridge the gap between government and non-government sectors, absorb risk, and navigate legacy systems and cultures. Learn how municipalities and aspiring mayors can benefit from innovative procurement strategies.
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Cities can’t do lightweight procurement contracts easily for simple projects with low dollar pricetags, even though they want to.
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Esther Dyson (@edyson) Tim Hwang (@timhwang) Waldo Jaquith (@waldojaquith) Max Ogden (@maxogden) Christine Outram (@cityinnovation) David Robinson (@dgrobinson) Aspen Institute Forum on Communications and SocietyAugust 2012