Addressing in Practice Neglected Policy and Legal Approaches Towards Circularity Through Public Procurement
Addressing in Practice Neglected Policy and Legal Approaches Towards Circularity Through Public Procurement

Author(s): Boštjan Ferk, Petra Ferk
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Economy, Public Administration, Public Finances
Published by: Институт друштвених наука
Keywords: Circular public procurement; Sustainable public procurement; Strategic public procurement; Innovation; Third-country economic operators
Summary/Abstract: Although in academic literature and practice, a common view exists that the public procurement system could and should contribute to the realisation of the goals of the circular econ- omy policy, the approaches to achieve those goals are still be- ing developed. This paper aims to present important principles and approaches to how the public procurement system can contribute to the realisation of the goals of the circular econ- omy policy—the ones most neglected in practice. However, when these are pursued, they have a high impact. Accordingly, this article presents the three fundamental principles which could foster development.

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