Sustainable procurement is key to achieving social, environmental, and economic goals. This blog discusses strategies for adopting sustainable procurement practices in the region, highlighting...
Globally, procurement remains one of the government sectors most vulnerable to corruption due to the large funds and high levels of discretion and bureaucracy involved. Transparency...
Abstract Green Public Procurement (GPP) practices in the construction sector have the potential to support countries’ decarbonisation initiatives. Harnessing this potential will require concerted...
Public Sector Undertakings (also called “State Owned Enterprises” or SOEs) are an important part of governments across the world. The proliferation of PSUs/SOEs in...
Used wisely, public procurement can be a powerful economic and social lever, delivering savings, whilst contributing to government objectives around integrity, economic growth, inclusiveness...
In early November, the World Bank published the report “Green Public Procurement: An Overview of Green Reforms in Country Procurement Systems.” This publication is part...
Central Asia has emerged as an unlikely region for open contracting reforms. Kazakhstan and Kyrgystan have started publishing open data on public procurement over...
The phase that follows an emergency situation is critical when government agencies are under pressure to respond quickly and effectively to people’s needs. This...
Gender responsive procurement is a powerful tool to boost women’s economic empowerment, promote gender equality, and build more equitable societies. This broad approach to...