Sustainable Public Procurement: A New Approach to Good Governance

Adjienim Boaterng Adjei

Abstract

This paper seeks to introduce the concept of SPP, its relevance in governance and significance of its application for sustainable economic development. Good public procurement systems can help government optimize resources to obtain value for money and improve projects delivery.an enabling environment for good governance is thus created when public procurement process are strengthened. Governance according to OECD, encompasses the role of public procurement in establishing the environment in which economic operators function to determine the distribution of benefits as well as the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. Good governance is, among other things participatory, transparent and accountable.it is also effective and equitable, and it promotes the rule of law (UNDP).

Keywords: Sustainable Public Procurement, Procurement New Approach, Good Governance

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