RT null T1 United Nations Development Account Project on Sustainable Public Procurement for an Inclusive Green Economy (EECCA): The Sleeping Giant A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 Green Growth Knowledge Partnership, K1 green economy K1 public procurement K1 Eastern Europe K1 Central Asia YR 2021 FD 2021-03 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/36987 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/36987 NO This summary presents a webinar discussion on sustainable public procurement held within a United Nations Development Account project focused on Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. It outlines the purpose of examining how sustainability can be integrated into national procurement systems, including legal reforms, methodological development, and training approaches. The discussion covers economic and environmental benefits, such as promoting competitiveness, reducing emissions, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. It also highlights challenges, including political instability, limited capacity, higher upfront costs, and regulatory constraints. Contributions describe practical measures such as non-price criteria, market assessments, awareness building, and national action planning to strengthen implementation and participation. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 18, 2026