Having in mind the purchase power of money that are spent annually on public procurements for state institutions to purchase goods, services and construction works for their needs and for needs in the society, it becomes clear that procurement of products that have lesser negative impact on the environment could make a significant contribution towards sustainability of the environment in which we live and work.
In North Macedonia only, public procurements account for around one billion euros – money which could become an instrument for pursuing “green” policies and promoting environment quality provided that the concept of “green” procurements is applied.
This document is developed as part of the project “Adapting to Climate Change by Preventing Corruption in Public Procurements”, implemented by the Center for Civil Communications and the Platform of Civil Society Organizations for Fight Against Corruption, and financially supported by the Foundation Open Society – Macedonia.
