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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2025
  • BEST PRACTICES & LESSONS LEARNT
  • PUBLIC

Solar Supply Chains in Focus: understand risks, buy responsibly!

The brochure “Solar supply chains in focus – understand the risks, buy responsibly”, produced by Powershift eV on behalf of the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg and Mitte district offices, highlights human rights and environmental risks in the silicon-based solar module supply chain and presents possible approaches for socially responsible and ecological public procurement.

  • 15 NOVEMBER 2024
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

EU Clusters Talks: Procurement Meets Innovation: The Power of Innovation Partnerships

Discover how innovation partnerships are transforming the way we tackle pressing societal challenges. Watch the latest #EUClustersTalks webinar featuring Corien Struijk from VLAIO, as she explains how collaboration between the public and private sectors is driving innovation and creating solutions for the future.

  • 7 NOVEMBER 2024
  • REPORTS, STUDIES AND INSIGHTS
  • PUBLIC

Insight No5. What are the main recommendations on PPI?

A successful PPI process can be complex, but with a structured approach, the public buyers can achieve a tremendous value. Here are some key steps and recommendations for ensuring successful PPI strategy and projects.

  • 18 OCTOBER 2024
  • REPORTS, STUDIES AND INSIGHTS
  • PUBLIC

Adopt AI Study

A new EU study reveals how Artificial Intelligence could revolutionise public sector services, boosting efficiency and citizen engagement in areas like healthcare, mobility, and e-Government. While highlighting challenges such as data management and regulatory clarity, the report offers strategic recommendations to accelerate AI adoption across the EU.

  • 17 OCTOBER 2024
  • TEMPLATES & GUIDANCE
  • PUBLIC

How to prepare and start a PV project: A sustainable solar guide and templates available in 24 languages

Kick off your photovoltaic project with our comprehensive guide, now available in 24 languages. This resource is tailored to support contracting authorities throughout their tender preparations. Explore essential steps covering financing and sustainability for successful project implementation. Additionally, you'll find a template outlining requirements and award criteria for PV projects, also available in 24 languages.

  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2024
  • FACTSHEETS
  • PUBLIC

Join the Public Buyers Community Platform!

Discover the Public Buyers Community Platform—an initiative by the European Commission’s DG GROW aimed at transforming public procurement in the EU. Access valuable resources, connect with peers, and collaborate on sustainable procurement practices to make a meaningful impact together!