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Introduction.........................................................................................................................................4  \n1.1. Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 4  \n1.2. Responsibility for Policy ........................................................................................................... 4  \n1.3. Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Guidance ........................................................... 4  \n1.4. Non-Compliance ...................................................................................................................... 4  \n1.5. Training and Guidance ............................................................................................................ 4  \n2. Glossary of Terms ..............................................................................................................................5  \n3. Applicability ........................................................................................................................................6  \n3.1. What? ...................................................................................................................................... 6  \n3.2. Who? ....................................................................................................................................... 7  \n3.3. Donor Requirements................................................................................................................ 7  \n3.4. Project Proposals..................................................................................................................... 7  \n3.5. Procurement Plans .................................................................................................................. 7  \n3.6. Repeat Purchases, Contract Amendments and Extensions .................................................... 8  \n3.7. Regional Variations.................................................................................................................. 8  \n4. 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