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Transforming Public Procurement Contracts Into Smart Contracts

Transforming Public Procurement Contracts Into Smart Contracts
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Author(s): Pauline Debono (Malta Information Technology Agency, Malta)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 15
Source title: Research Anthology on Blockchain Technology in Business, Healthcare, Education, and Government
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5351-0.ch077

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Abstract

The terms governing the provision of supplies, services, or works by an economic operator to a governmental entity are set into a public contract that is signed, following a procurement process. This article explores whether the public administration can utilise smart contracts to incorporate the terms governing the provision of supplies, services, or works. The fundamental elements of a contract are assessed, in order to determine whether a smart contract can be considered as fulfilling these requirements. Following this assessment, the main hurdles to the use of smart contracting are examined and a possible solution proposed. The case for utilising smart contracting within the realm of public procurement is finally advocated.

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