The importance of sustainable business practices in the viennese accommodation industry submitted by marita raderbauer to the university of exeter as a thesis for the degree of master of sciences september 2011 this dissertation is an original piece of work, i acknowledge that i have read and understood the university rules concerning plagiarism. In the same way, pursuing a sustainable procurement agenda attracts a certain level of risks and. As part of this agenda, the oecd replaced the 2008. The research sought to investigate the factors affecting the adoption of sustainable procurement in zimbabwe. While the future is impossible to predict, there are clear directions on several economic and social aspects that will influence our ability to meet the sustainable development goals sdgs.
It is intended for stakeholders involved in, or impacted by, procurement decisions and processes. The increase is driven by economic contraction and the. As such, sustainable procurement should incorporate a number of safeguards and checks in the procurement process. Conscious consumerism has been a significant force behind various corporate. The content of this g uidance is nonmandatory and is. Undp procurement notices 62806 call for proposalsgef6. In addition to environmental concerns sustainable procurement also incorporates social considera. Pdf barriers to sustainable procurement in zimbabwe semantic. The role of companys sustainable procurement practices in. The world bank s lending program in zimbabwe is inactive due to arrears and the role is now limited to technical assistance and analytical work through trust funds.
The sustainable procurement platform is managed by iclei local governments for sustainability. Best practices for sustainable procurement the oecd has launched a new agenda on public procurement reform to support countries in creating an overarching approach to procurement that enables efficiency, fosters growth and accomplishes their strategic goals. For the purpose of this research, the definition of sustainable procurement used by the sustainable procurement task force sptf, a task force that was established by the uk secretary of state for the environment and the chief secretary to the treasury was adopted. Organizations practicing sustainable procurement meet their needs for goods, services, utilities and works not on a private costbenefit analysis, but with a view to maximizing net. Sustainable public procurement has reached a turning point as its relevance as a strategic tool to. Sustainable public procurement spp has emerged as a powerful way to stimulate more sustainable consumption and production patterns for society at large. Sustainable procurement is an important issue to cips. S2017 pusuc procurement and disposal of pusuc assets cap. A case study of east african portland cement company nyile erastus kiswili and shale noor ismail phd 1masters student, jomo kenyatta university of agriculture and technology, department of. Aug 29, 2016 sustainability is on the mainstream agenda of both private and public organisations recognising sustainable procurement as a good practice. Sustainable procurement is the process of making purchas ing decisions that meet an organizations needs for goods and services in a way that benefits not only the organization but society as a whole, while minimizing its impact on the environment. The researchers used questionnaires and interviews on 300 procurement and administration staff to collect data.
Definitionsandbackground cips have adopted the definition of sustainable procurement used by the sustainable procurement task. Risks and benefits of pursuing sustainable procurement agenda. Challenges faced by the mining sector in implementing sustainable. Sustainable procurement is a process whereby organisations meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis in terms of. Sustainable public procurement might contribute to several societal goals and described below are a few of the effects that public procurements might result in.
State procurement board procedures and the public procurement process have been blamed for the lagging behind of government projects that impact on public service delivery in zimbabwe. The study found out that sustainable procurement practices. Do you have some news or a new resource on sustainable procurement to share. Our vision is to lead the berkeley lab community by playing a significant role in the sustainable procurement process that supports and cultivates a sustainable berkeley lab. It is at the heart of the cips corporate strategy for 20072010, and reflects the growing contribution effective sustainable procurement can make to organisations. This means using procurement techniques to deliver the outcomes required by the buying organisations corporate. Procurement that has the most positive environmental, social and economic impacts possible over the entire life cycle iso 20400 sustainable procurement involves the sustainability aspects related to the goods or services and to the suppliers along the supply chains. Establishment of procurement regulatory authority of zimbabwe. Zimbabwe spends about 40 percent of its gross domestic product on government procurement in different sectors and local authorities, which involves huge sums of money. Addressing the barriers using an inclusive approach that embodies change management is key to successful implementation. Public procurement is an activity of purchasing the goods and services which a government needs to carry out its functions. A synergy exists between the economic and social aspects of sustainability in a commercial sense.
The reform was necessitated by the need to address the inadequacies of the current procurement act chapter 22. Procurement can be used as a mechanism to further the economic, social and environmental development of recipient countries andor regions. The government of zimbabwe through the ministry of environment, tourism and hospitality industry methi in partnership with the united nations development program undp is implementing a gef 6 funded global wildlife project titled, strengthening biodiversity and ecosystems management and climatesmart landscapes in the mid to lower zambezi. The content of this g uidance is nonmandatory and is provided as illustrating good practice only. The 10 primary principles of sustainable procurement supply. Pdf procurement challenges in the zimbabwean public sector. May 01, 2018 zimbabwe spends about 40 percent of its gross domestic product on government procurement in different sectors and local authorities, which involves huge sums of money. Achieving sustainable development and promoting development cooperation dialogues at the ecosoc iii desa the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat is. This is the practice of making false, misleading andor deceptive claims about the environmental practices of a company or the environmental attributes or benefits of its products or services. Public procurement practice sustainable procurement. This standard contributes to the following sustainable.
Pdf procurement challenges in the zimbabwean public. Public procurement reform zimbabwe government portal. Sustainable procurement means making sure that the products and services we buy are as sustainable as possible, with the lowest environmental impact and most positive social results. Public procurement and disposal of public assets act. Master thesis the importance of sustainable business. Our goal is to balance environmental, social and financial responsibilities in every purchasing decision to achieve the associated environmental benefits.
Sc ppm for sd, is deputy project director, road development authority, ministry of highways, sri lanka abstract. Public procurement as a tool for promoting more sustainable. Adopting such an approach is a smart form of procuring goods and service it not only improves the efficiency of public procurement but also uses the public market power to bring about significant environmental and socio. Procurement as a mechanism to further economic, social and environmental development. Promoting public procurement integrity, good governance the herald may 1, 2018 talent dube public procurement is central to government service delivery and it plays a significant role in the economy. About sustainable procurement sustainable procurement. For the purchasing manager, sustainable procurement where all actors get their fair share is the only route to. This brief examines the reasons behind the current drive towards sustainable public procurement, and the barriers that have to be overcome.
Sptf defined sustainable procurement as a process whereby. State procurement board procedures and the public procurement process have been blamed for the lagging behind of government projects. Our mission is to promote and support greater awareness of sustainable procurement by selecting and acquiring sustainable products and services, optimizing performance standards and minimizing environmental impacts our vision is to lead the berkeley lab community by playing a significant role in the sustainable procurement process that supports and cultivates a sustainable berkeley lab. It informs practitioners how to include sustainable factors into procurement processes, as well as providing incentives for vendors to offer more sustainable products and services. Request pdf barriers to sustainable procurement in zimbabwe the research sought to investigate the factors affecting the adoption of sustainable. Research objectives the objective of this research was to analyse factors affecting the adoption of sustainable procurement in zimbabwe and make recommendations on how to overcome barriers to the adoption of sustainable procurement. Oct 03, 2017 about sustainable procurement sustainable procurement. The note presents what sustainable procurement means for unicef, putting its organizational practices into a wider context, and summarizing important case studies. A convenient sample size of 40 mining companies in zimbabwe was selected based on of. Good public procurement systems can help governments. The researchers used questionnaires and interviews on 300 procurement and. Public procurement for sustainable development veluppillai mohan veluppillai mohan, b.
Extreme poverty is estimated to have risen from 29% in 2018 to 34% in 2019, an increase from 4. Mar 14, 2017 while the future is impossible to predict, there are clear directions on several economic and social aspects that will influence our ability to meet the sustainable development goals sdgs. Public procurement practice sustainable procurement practice. The sustainable development goals sdgs, also known as the global goals, were adopted by all united nations member states in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Sustainable supply not sustainable supplier the focus of the standard should be on sustainable supply, not sustainable supplier. This means using procurement techniques to deliver the outcomes required by the buying organisations corporate responsibility objectives or policy outcomes for public sector. Unicef provides an information note on its sustainable procurement. Strategies for adopting sustainable procurement newsday. Sustainable public procurement spp has emerged as a powerful way.
Opportunities and challenges of capacity building interventions thomas asare abdoulaye kane frannie leautier sithabile majoni. Build up sustainable procurement training programs within local training institutions. Adjei this paper seeks to introduce the concept of spp, its relevance in governance, and significance of its application for sustainable economic development. Barriers to sustainable procurement in zimbabwe request pdf.
Guide to sustainable procurement in construction vii for the purposes of this guide the term buyer is used to describe industry professionals who negotiate and let contracts for materials, works or services within the construction project life cycle. Sustainable procurement is a spending and investment process typically associated with public policy, although it is equally applicable to the private sector. The 17 sdgs are integrated that is, they recognize that action in one area will. The challenges of practice in the ghanaian construction industry sarfo mensah1 and collins ameyaw2. Public procurement practice sustainable procurement practice standard an organization practicing sustainable public procurement should consider the three aspects of sustainability economic, social and environmental to create a more enduring approach to procuring goods and services that will contribute positively to the community and beyond. Sustainability is on the mainstream agenda of both private and public organisations recognising sustainable procurement as a good practice. Share this knowledge to promote better sustainable procurement practices across the industry. In real pr actice, these guidelines tend to pro vide. Public procurement reformgovernment has taken a deliberate move to reform the state procurement board spb as part of the ease of doing business reforms. Achieving sustainable development and promoting development. Public procurement and disposal of public assets act chapter.
Given this situation, high value transactions attract the risk of fraud and as a result, this makes the procurement process more vulnerable to corruption than any other sector. The study found out that sustainable procurement practices were not being practiced. This objective of this paper is to contribute to improved capacity in the conceptualization and implementation of. Zimbabwe faces multiple challenges for sustainable development associated with biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and climate change consequences. The 201517 undp procurement strategy represents a commitment by the organization to realize the benefits sustainable procurement offers.
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