Essays about: "public procurement"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 212 essays containing the words public procurement.

  1. 41. The business of business is the common good : not-for-profit business and the transition to a sustainable society

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Emma Bergeling; [2021]
    Keywords : not-for-profit business; post-growth economy; sustainable business; sustainability; social enterprises;

    Abstract : New economic theories that seek compatibility with human needs and our planet’s finite resources are emerging within different academic disciplines. For one, there is a growing body of literature considering alternatives to economic growth as potential solutions to the ongoing sustainability crises. READ MORE

  3. 42. Procurement of a new system, merging public agency aspects and system users : A design case study at the Swedish Tax Agency

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Linnéa Lennartsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Agency aspect; Decision support; Governmental agency; User-Centered design; User experience; UX; ;

    Abstract : The objective with this study was to find what limitations and challenges there are when creating a new development and design on internal systems at a governmental agency. Developing a system within a governmental agency is dependent on defined requirements to develop an approved system. READ MORE

  4. 43. Carbon Neutrality 2045 : A case study of how producing companies in Sweden can succeed in becoming carbon neutral through public procurement of construction projects

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Safin Arif; [2021]
    Keywords : Production; Green Production; Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Public procurement; Public sector; Construction Industry; Agenda 2030; Carbon Neutrality; Produktion; Grön Produktion; Hållbarhet; Hållbar Utveckling; Offentlig Upphandling; Offentlig Sektor; Byggbranschen; Agenda 2030; Koldioxidneutralitet;

    Abstract : Today, the construction sector accounts for one-fifth of Sweden's climate impact. The Swedish Parliament has decided that Sweden should have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. This is happening at a time when Sweden is constantly growing. In 2025, we will have 11 million inhabitants. READ MORE

  5. 44. Shifting from Voluntary to Mandatory Mechanisms to scale up Sustainable Public Procurement – The Integration of Voluntary Sustainability Standards into Public Procurement and Trade Policies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Farhod Asrolov; [2021]
    Keywords : green public procurement; sustainable public procurement; corporate social responsibility; CSR; sustainability; environmental protection; social protection.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Green and Sustainable Public Procurement are widely recognized as the strategic lever to promote innovation, sustainability, and the strategic tool on environmental and social protections. The extension of sustainability beyond environmental aspects, especially the integration of social and economic aspects is becoming common grounds in most jurisdictions. READ MORE

  6. 45. Is there a relationship between Corruption and Public-Private Partnerships?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : William Jeppsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Public-Private Partnerships; PPPs; Corruption; Infrastructure Procurement; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Despite the importance of infrastructure, a big funding gap can be seen in infrastructure procurement. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) were once seen as a solution, but years later the results are underwhelming. As the industry can be susceptible to corruption, concerns have emerged about PPPs. READ MORE