Case Study 1: Greenwash in Rainforest Furniture Contract –Brazil
Context: In 2019, a Brazilian state government launched a $14 million contract for eco-friendly school furniture, requiring that all timber be FSC-certified and locally...


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Public Procurement plays a vital role in shaping the development journey of a country and the efficacy of government spend. According to World Bank report, in year 2019, Government procurement spending reached US$13 trillion worldwide, or around 15 percent of global gross domestic product(GDP). On the one hand, public procurement ensures that scarce public resources are spent with due care towards efficiency, transparency, integrity, and value for money. On the other hand, public procurement acts as a vehicle of choice for promoting small and medium enterprises, women-owned business, and environmentally friendly products/solutions, thereby ensuring a sustainable development outcome. In recent years, public procurement function has also embraced an increased use of technology leading to improved process efficiency, transparency, and data analytics.
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Theoretical framework for sound public procurement is still evolving, and some of the most effective ways to explain key concepts – especially to practitioners – are through real-life cases that allow for nuance, layered interpretation, and contextual learning. With this background, we are pleased to announce a series of case studies compiled from across the world. The first series (to be published on weekly basis) is on Sustainable Procurement. Hope these will be useful for COP members. Please do share your views.