The Procurement Institute of the Americas is a nonprofit organization that brings together procurement professionals from North, South and Central America in an effort to promote best practices, expand markets and share efficient methods and standards for acquiring goods and services within the Americas. Through our annual Public Procurement Conference of the Americas, as well as publications and other activities, the Public Procurement Institute of the Americas serves as an invaluable resource on international trade and procurement issues for governments, private sector managers and executives, as well as academic and research organizations.       Copyright 2009 Procurement Institute of the Americas 2101 16th Street NW, Suite 814, Washington DC 20009 tel: (202) 986-6011    fax: (202) 986-4271    email: info@piamericas.org