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Source:
World Bank
Author(s):
Prashant Kumar Singh, Shanker Lal
Geography:
India
Type:
Strategy
Purpose of Measurement:
Solution Sets and Impact Potential
Impact theme(s):
Capital Flows, Policy, Gender
This article discusses how India's Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is promoting sustainable development through its procurement process, which incorporates sustainability considerations. GeM is helping boost participation of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE), women-led businesses, and Self-Help Groups (SHG) in government tenders while also promoting green procurement by prioritizing environmentally sustainable products and services. GeM is streamlining procurement processes, promoting transparency, and contributing to sustainable development.
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