RT null T1 Strengthening Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) in the OECS: Procurement Guidelines for Sustainable Construction Materials A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 sustainable development K1 construction industry K1 public procurement K1 environmental friendly procurement YR 2021 FD 2021 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/37888 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/37888 NO Public procurement is a key factor in the economy of every country and acts as a strategic policy lever that governments can harness to drive innovation and change through supply chains. Procurement represents approximately 12% of GDP on average in OECD countries, almost 30% of total government expenditures, and up to 25-30% of GDP in developing countries. Thus, it exerts a significant impact on a country’s economic development and plays a critical role in promoting the inclusive and sustainable economic growth endorsed by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 24, 2026