Sustainability in Regulatory and Institutional Frameworks for Public Procurement in Uganda to Advance Market Access for Green Products - Switch Africa Green Programme Policy Brief 2/2020

Public procurement can be a powerful tool in the promotion of socioeconomic and environmental objectives. As a significant consumer of goods, works and services, governments contribute significantly to the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This contribution through public sector procurement, accounts for more than 30 per cent of GDP in developing countries and between 10 and 15 per cent in developed countries, according to the International Trade Centre.