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For a faster response, a transparent process of bidding is not applicable in the cases of high emergency procurement of aid.

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Tendering techniques are not applied in cases of disasters of a big magnitude.

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The organization does not accept offer of hospitality like invitation to sporting, cultural or holiday events as this may interfere with the disaster response calendar.

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The procurement process is not slowed due to reasons involving family, emotional life, political or national affinity or any other interest.

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In order to improve on accountability and responsibility, all staff must disclose to the organization any situation that may appear as conflict of interest.

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Negotiation is limited to a certain short period of time in order to improve response time in delivering aid equitably and fairly to the affected areas.

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Negotiation is only used in the case of a sole-source situation as multiple-source negotiation can be time consuming.

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Unethical reciprocity of using buying decisions to inappropriately enhance a sales opportunity is both unacceptable and time wasting.

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Unethical sharp practices (gaining information unfairly through deception) are prohibited and instead a transparent procurement process is adopted.

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Unethical personal buying is a misuse of trade discounts and does not take care of the interests of victims of a disaster.

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Confidentiality requires that information access on bids, quotations, supply sources and prices must meet ethical guidelines in order to improve trust with suppliers and avoids leakage.

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The organization ensures that information channels are short and efficient.