1. Continuing the SAPIENS Policy Brief Series with a focus on Circular Economy In today's global economy, linear practices dominate, fueling exponential growth in material consumption, pollution, and waste generation. The EU has embraced a Circular Economy (CE) model...
Research
Sustainability Clauses in Public Contracts
Sustainability Clauses in 'Public' Contracts Sustainability Clauses under the Public Sector Directive: Sustainable Performance Contract Clauses Our ESR Ezgi has recently published an open-access article titled “Sustainability Clauses in ‘Public’ Contracts” in the...
Contract Compliance for SPP: To Monitor or Not to Monitor – Working Paper Series
1.Sustainable Contract Performance Ezgi's research examines sustainability clauses in public procurement contracts, focusing on achieving sustainable contract performance. She uncovers the limits of contract law and investigates monitoring and enforcement practices to...
Directive 2023/1791 EED: A Step Closer to or a Missed Opportunity for Mandatory Green Public Procurement Criteria Through Sectoral Legislation – Working Paper Series
Alexandru Buftic's research tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time: sustainability in the construction industry. His work aligns closely with the European Union's ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, offering valuable insights into how...
How to monitor public contract modifications for increasing transparency? A comparative study of 6 European countries
Public procurement, a vital component of governmental spending, has long been associated with corruption risks. The intricate contractual arrangements, substantial financial stakes, and discretionary powers granted to public officials make it a breeding ground for...
The European Green Deal and Public Procurement Law: Its Extraterritorial Reach beyond the EU’s Borders
The European Green Deal and Public Procurement Law Its extraterritorial reach beyond the EU’s borders Our Early Stage Researcher (ESR) Ezgi Uysal (University of Turin), along with Prof. Willem A. Janssen (Utrecht University, Groningen University), authored the chapter...