Understanding sustainable public procurement : reflections from India and the world
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Understanding sustainable public procurement : reflections from India and the world
（Public administration, governance and globalization, 21）
Springer, 2022
- hbk.
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This book explores the development of sustainable public procurement (SPP) as a strategic policy instrument to support decoupling of economic growth from environmental degradation and enhancing social well-being. Offering an in-depth case study of India's SPP implementation trajectory, it discusses the challenges of integrating sustainability criteria into purchasing decisions, and examines policy choices and best practices to address them. It investigates the legislative, institutional, and governance framework for SPP in India, and identifies priority actions to accelerate wider uptake of SPP policy and practices. Furthermore, the book highlights the evolving role of SPP policies in response to emerging global mega trends, such as international trade, low carbon economy, circular economy, and Industry 4.0. Given its scope, this book appeals to scholars of economics, public administration, and environmental and social sciences, as well as to policymakers, practitioners, and advocates interested in steering transformational changes towards mainstreaming sustainable procurement practices in developing economies at the desired scale.
"This book comes at the right time to compensate for the lack of in-depth works on the origins, nature and reality of the implementation of sustainable purchases."
- Farid Yaker, Programme Officer, Sustainable Public Procurement, Economy Division, UNEP, Paris, France. "...If you are a procurement or sustainability professional anywhere in the world, please read this book. It will change the way you think and feel about your profession."
- Shaun McCarthy OBE, Chair, Supply Chain Sustainability School, London, UK & Director, Action Sustainability, London, UK
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Brief Overview of Sustainable Public Procurement.- Chapter 2. Emergence of Sustainable Public Procurement as Strategic Instrument.- Chapter 3. Status of Sustainable Procurement Implementation.- Chapter 4. National Context for Sustainable Public Procurement Policy in India.- Chapter 5. State of Play of Drives for Implementing Sustainable Procurement in India.- Chapter 6. Strategy for Implementing Sustainable Public Procurement Policy in India.- Chapter 7. Evolving Role of Sustainable Procurement in Coming Decades
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