July 1-2, 2025
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Representatives of the Association EPEKA, a social enterprise, will participate in the Global Forum on Public Procurement 2025.

In difficult fiscal circumstances, governments are expected to use their resources increasingly efficiently and effectively. Public procurement accounts for an average of 13% of GDP in OECD countries, making the government the main buyer in sectors such as construction, health and education. Public procurement has been significantly modernised in recent years, but much more can be expected from governments in this area.

The Global Forum on Public Procurement aims to review the latest public procurement practices around the world to ensure that public procurement is used as effectively as possible to achieve the desired economic and social outcomes while delivering significant savings.

Once seen as merely an administrative function that was expected to be fair, transparent and efficient for the functioning of government, public procurement is now widely recognised as a powerful strategic tool to support a more resource-efficient economy, stimulates innovation, supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and promotes social values and environmental outcomes.

Citizens also have high expectations of what institutions can achieve in democratic systems. Particularly in times of multiple global crises, people increasingly expect public institutions not only to act quickly and decisively, but also to deliver sustainable prosperity while ensuring accountability and meaningful citizen involvement. Public procurement plays a key role in these efforts, as it has a direct impact on health, climate and social outcomes and is a key tool for strengthening trust in government and providing attractive economic opportunities for the private sector.

The Global Public Procurement Forum will showcase the transformative power of public procurement to the wider public and highlight its role in addressing global challenges. By bringing together a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, experts, business leaders, civil society and academia, the Forum will highlight public procurement as a means of achieving positive economic, environmental and social outcomes and raise awareness of how strategic public procurement decisions can contribute to building resilient and sustainable societies.

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