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CIPS backs EU-funded project on gender equality and sustainable farming in Rwanda

31 March 2025

ActionAid, an international charity dedicated to tackling gender inequality, is working with women farmer cooperatives in Rwanda to strengthen their sustainable farming skills. The project is supported by grants from the European Union and the CIPS Foundation.

ActionAid, an international charity dedicated to tackling gender inequality, is working with women farmer cooperatives in Rwanda to strengthen their sustainable farming skills. The project is supported by grants from the European Union and the CIPS Foundation.

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CIPS welcomes the Australian Public Service announcement of Procurement and Contract management as a professional stream

19 September 2024

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) supports the Australian Public Service (APS) launch of the Procurement and Contract Management professional stream. Charlotte Payne, CIPS General Manager (ANZ), says "This represents a pivotal advancement, recognising the role of procurement and contract management in not only driving public value but also strengthening Australian industry".

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) supports the Australian Public Service (APS) launch of the Procurement and Contract Management professional stream. Charlotte Payne, CIPS General Manager (ANZ), says "This represents a pivotal advancement, recognising the role of procurement and contract management in not only driving public value but also strengthening Australian industry".

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AWE Supply Chain Management team achieve the Gold Standard!

08 February 2024

AWE’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) team is delighted to have been awarded the prestigious Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) gold standard. This follows the team’s previous success when it received a CIPS business award in 2020.

AWE’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) team is delighted to have been awarded the prestigious Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) gold standard. This follows the team’s previous success when it received a CIPS business award in 2020.

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First in Bahrain to hold CIPS international accreditation

10 July 2025

Bahrain Polytechnic’s Masters of Science in Supply Chain Management receives accreditation.

Bahrain Polytechnic’s Masters of Science in Supply Chain Management receives accreditation.

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Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO visits members across the Asia Pacific region and shares his insights

11 March 2025

Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO recently returned from a trip across the CIPS Australia, New Zealand and Asia regions, meeting many people in the procurement community and taking time to listen to some of the unique challenges.

Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO recently returned from a trip across the CIPS Australia, New Zealand and Asia regions, meeting many people in the procurement community and taking time to listen to some of the unique challenges.

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International Airport "Boryspil" Awarded Prestigious Certification by CIPS

15 December 2023

International Airport "Boryspil," Ukraine's largest airport, proudly announces its receipt of the Primary Award certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the largest professional body in the world for procurement and supply management.

International Airport "Boryspil," Ukraine's largest airport, proudly announces its receipt of the Primary Award certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the largest professional body in the world for procurement and supply management.