Category Archives: Outsourcing/Privatization

    Pitfalls of the A-76 process. (Pressures of a Shrinking Budget)

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    Pitfalls of the A-76 process. (Pressures of a Shrinking Budget) William A. Cunningham, III and Justin W. Lavadour Air Force Journal of Logistics. 25.4 (Winter 2001): p1. http://www.aflma.hq.af.mil/lgj/Afjlhome.html Outsourcing proponents have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    CIPFA calls for ‘open book’ outsourcing deals

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    CIPFA calls for ‘open book’ outsourcing deals By Richard Johnstone | 26 March 2015 The next government should introduce an ‘open book’ approach to outsourcing contracts to increase transparency and value… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Return of the Mercenary

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    The Return of the Mercenary How private armies, and the technology they use, are changing warfare Kathy Gilsinan Mar 25 2015, 10:39 AM ET Rande Archer/Flickr The use of mercenaries in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Airmen in privatized housing may have to buy own renters insurance

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    Airmen in privatized housing may have to buy own renters insurance By Jeff Schogol, Staff writer 8:06 p.m. EDT March 11, 2015 (Photo: Air Force) Airmen who sign new leases for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Time for an outsourcing wake-up call

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    Time for an outsourcing wake-up call 20 March 2015 | John Tizard 2 comments Serco’s losses should be a wake-up call for both outsourcers and politicians. We need a review of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Privatizing Security in India

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    Privatizing Security in India Amit R. Saksena 03.07.15 In a recent post for International Policy Digest, I argued in favour of hiring private military contractors to deal with issues like terrorism… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Breaking the yardstick: the dangers of market-based governance

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    Breaking the yardstick: the dangers of market-based governance Don J. DeYoung Defense Horizons. .67 (May 2009): p1. Overview In the middle of the last century, America became a superpower. It happened,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Government by contract and the structural constitution

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    Government by contract and the structural constitution Author(s): Kimberly N. Brown Source: Notre Dame Law Review. 87.2 (Dec. 2011): p491. Full Text: Although private parties have performed government functions throughout most… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A contract to transform

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    A contract to transform William Hooper On February 16, 2015 http://www.oareborough.com The UK government has been shocked by the weaknesses in its commissioning and contract management of services revealed by the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Iraq war anniversary: Remembering Blackwater

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    Iraq war anniversary: Remembering Blackwater By Belen Fernandez | Al Jazeera – 6 hours ago “My company’s history is a proud tale of performance excellence and driven entrepreneurialism.” So writes Erik Prince, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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