.

Name of Resource

National Public Procurement Strategy

Type

Policy

Country / jurisdiction

Sweden

Enacting authority

Ministry of Finance, Government of Sweden

Entry into force / date of approval

2016

Description

The government has formulated seven policy objectives for the procurement strategy. The overall objective is that public procurement is a strategic tool for doing good business. The strategy states that public procurement drives innovation and promotes alternative solutions, public procurement should be environmentally responsible and contribute to a socially sustainable society. A sustainable society includes respect for human rights.

Availability

ENG: http://www.upphandlingsmyndigheten.se/globalassets/english/procurement/national_public_procurement_strategy_english_web.pdf