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India’s Government e-Marketplace: Technology for sustainable development

Year of Publication

2022

This article discusses how India's Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is promoting sustainable development through its procurement process, which incorporates sustainability considerations.

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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