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SAPIENS Network Final Conference
Institute of European Law hosts the SAPIENS Network Final Conference Introduction On 20 June 2024, the Institute of European Law (IEL), a part of Birmingham Law School at the University of Birmingham, hosted the final Network Conference of the EU Horizon...
New Publication: Analysing the Drivers for Sustainable Public Procurement
1. Drivers for sustainable public procurement Early Stage Researcher Felippe Santos, SAPIENS Lead Researcher Rodrigo Lozano, and Lead Researcher Maria Barreiro-Gen recently published their open-access article entitled “Analysing the drivers for sustainable public...
How to future-proof public sector supply chains – Policy Brief
In a world marked by unprecedented challenges and unforeseen disruptions, the resilience and sustainability of public sector supply chains have never been more crucial. Authored by Valentina...
Shaping the Future of Procurement: Join Us at the 9th Global Procurement Conference
In an ever-evolving global landscape, the choices we make in public procurement hold significant weight, extending far beyond immediate transactions. On June 20th 2024, the SAPIENS Network...
SAPIENS joined the Procura+ Conference 2024: insights on ‘Step changes for big impact’
Overview of the Procura+ Conference Running for the past 25 years, the Procura+ Conference series (formerly EcoProcura) is one of ICLEI’s flagship events where public procurement policy meets...
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...
Shaping Tomorrow: Call to participate in Our Gender-Responsive Public Procurement Survey
Dear SAPIENS Community, We're embarking on a new research initiative and invite you to be a part of it. Our upcoming survey on gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) practices aims to...
Key take aways for public procurement on the implementation of due diligence in the garment and footwear sector
Public buyers often buy from retailers, and retailers play a role in simplifying access to remedy. If a retailer has 800 brands, such was the case of one of the participant retailers, there is no...
