ACHIZIȚII PUBLICE ECOLOGICE - UN INSTRUMENT STRATEGIC PENTRU DEZVOLTARE DURABILĂ
GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT - A STRATEGIC INSTRUMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Summary/Abstract: The study analyzes the role of green public procurement (GPP) as a strategic tool for promoting sustainable development, with the objective of identifying the benefits, challenges and conditions necessary for effective implementation in Romania. GPPs allow the integration of environmental criteria into public procurement processes, with the potential to influence markets, stimulate green innovation and reduce environmental impact. The European legislative framework, based on Directive 2014/24/EU, and national legislation provide a basis for the use of GPP, but implementation is limited by the lack of a coherent national action plan, insufficient administrative resources and difficulties in monitoring environmental impact. The study highlights the economic (energy efficiency, cost optimization), environmental (reducing emissions, supporting the circular economy) and social (creating green jobs, social equity) benefits associated with GPP, but also obstacles, such as the complexity of the process and the resistance of suppliers. The conclusions underline the need for clear monitoring mechanisms, training programs and more effective public-private collaboration to maximize the economic, social and environmental benefits of this instrument. If implemented strategically, GPP can become a central public policy tool, contributing to the transition to a green and sustainable economy, supporting environmental protection and social progress.

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