A deep dive into the OECD's 2025 landmark report on AI adoption across government contracting, from fraud detection to automated bidding, and the challenges that remain. 13% of GDP in OECD countries 54% of AI solutions target pre-tendering phase € 4.15B audited by Brazil's AI in 2023 8 days average audit time (was 400 days) Public procurement is one of the largest and most complex functions of governments, accounting for roughly 13% of GDP in OECD countries. Amid persistent

Over the past several years, the evidence linking strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance with superior financial outcomes has grown strikingly consistent. Meta-analyses and empirical studies published between 2023 and 2025 reinforce earlier findings, showing not only that ESG initiatives matter for corporate sustainability, but that they are economically material.

AI Is No Longer a Future Consideration—It’s a Present-Day Imperative In 2025, artificial intelligence has become the strategic engine of procurement, redefining performance, sustainability, and competitiveness. While adoption is accelerating among large enterprises, many SMEs risk being left behind. The question is no longer  if  you should act—but  how soon . Transformative Procurement Change 1. From Tactical to Transformational: AI in Action Across industries, AI is lifting