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MUNICIPAL PERSPECTIVES ON GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT IN LATVIA: SURVEY-BASED INSIGHTS ON ATTITUDES AND IMPLEMENTATION BARRIERS
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Green public procurement (GPP) is a key policy instrument for promoting sustainable development and supporting the transition to a circular economy. It contributes to more efficient resource use, environmentally responsible consumption, and innovation in public service delivery. Municipalities play a crucial role in this process, as their procurement decisions influence market behavior and help implement both the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 12.7. This study presents a case study of Latvia and is based on municipal survey data collected in 2018 and again in 2025. The research identifies product and service categories where GPP has been applied and highlights that municipalities mainly implement it when legally mandated. Based on surveys from 2018 and 2025, regulatory obligation remains the key driver. Although the shortage of procurement specialists has decreased, challenges like insufficient support tools, weak managerial involvement, and limited guidance persist. The findings emphasize the need for stronger institutional support and policy action to shift GPP from a compliance measure to a strategic sustainability tool.
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