Scaling Up Green Public Procurement: Insights from India, Indonesia, and South Africa
A webinar looking at the progress, challenges, and opportunities in scaling up green public procurement in India, Indonesia, and South Africa, exploring strategies to unlock its potential for sustainable development.
Public procurement represents a significant share of national GDP in many countries, particularly in emerging economies like India, Indonesia, and South Africa, where it accounts for 15-30% of GDP. This highlights its vast potential as a driver of sustainable development through Green Public Procurement (GPP)—an approach that integrates sustainability considerations into purchasing decisions.
This webinar followed IISD’s recently launched reports on GPP in India, Indonesia, and South Africa, highlighting key insights and high-level recommendations. It also explored practical tools and strategies to address implementation barriers and unlock GPP’s potential. Watch the recording to learn how these economies are using GPP to advance sustainable development and tackle climate challenges.
Moderator
- Ronja Bechauf, Policy Advisor, Sustainable Infrastructure and Public Procurement, International Institute for Sustainable Development
Speakers
- Francini van Staden, Directorate Sustainability: Environmental Officer Control, Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
- S Karthikeyan, Deputy Executive Director, CII – Indian Green Building Council
- George Thurley, Project Officer CO₂ Performance Ladder, Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement and Business
- Febrita Sidabalok, Policy Analyst, National Public Procurement Agency of Indonesia
- Sharmila Erizaputri, Researcher on Green Public Procurement, International Institute for Sustainable Development
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