OECDgov OECDgov 160d ago
Did you know that public procurement represents around 15% of the EU’s GDP?

Did you know that public procurement represents around 15% of the EU’s GDP?

That makes it one of the most powerful tools governments have to shape economic, social, and environmental outcomes. Strategic Public Procurement goes beyond simply buying goods and services. When used strategically, public procurement can support greener cities, strengthen responsible businesses and drive innovation. The European Commission and the OECD - OCDE are working together to unlock the potential of strategic public procurement and strengthen its impact across the EU. For more information on this work see: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/dg-regio/promoting-the-uptake-of-strategic-public-procurement-in-european-union-funded-projects-2024-2026.html