E-invoicing in public procurement: another step towards end-to-end e-procurement and e-government in Europe

The European Commission on 26 June 2013 proposed a draft directive on e-invoicing in public procurement, accompanied by a communication setting out its vision for the full digitisation of the public procurement process, so-called 'end-to-end e-procurement'.

E-invoicing is an important step towards paperless public administration (e-government) in Europe – one of the priorities of the Digital Agenda - and offers the potential for significant economic as well as environmental benefits. The Commission estimates that the adoption of e-invoicing in public procurement across the EU could generate savings of up to €2.3 billion.

European Commission: Rapid: MEMO/13/614: E-invoicing in public procurement: another step towards end-to-end e-procurement and e-government in Europe – frequently asked questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-614_en.htm

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