Progressive Public Procurement Toolkit

Building local democratic economies through public community partnerships

Progressive public procurement is gaining global momentum as governments prioritize social criteria in purchasing goods and services. Focused on strengthening workers' rights, reducing socio-economic inequalities, and fostering citizen participation, this approach transforms local economies. This report emphasizes community wealth-building through democratic ownership. Public community collaborations, as detailed in case studies, showcase the shift from global outsourcing to supporting local cooperatives and enterprises. This toolkit offers valuable lessons for policymakers, promoting transparent, participatory, and transformative public procurement practices worldwide.

Authors
Louisa Valentin
Lavinia Steinfort