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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2024
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

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

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

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.

  • 27 SEPTEMBER 2024
  • FACTSHEETS
  • PUBLIC

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!

  • 23 JULY 2024
  • REPORTS, STUDIES AND INSIGHTS
  • PUBLIC

When facing this question, the usual answer is to increase budget allocations for traditional tangible assets such as infrastructure, laboratories, etc., but what about increasing investment in R&D and Innovation through intangible assets? Explore more!

  • 9 JULY 2024
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL
  • PUBLIC

The new PPE+ Europe training programme offers a unique combination of an academic and a practical approach. The goal is to provide state-of-the art knowledge, tools, and methods for modern public procurement, including policy objectives like SME-friendly, green, and innovative procurement. Additionally, in-depth training modules on topics including Food, Security & Defence, Health & Medical and ICT procurement are offered.

  • 27 FEBRUARY 2024
  • REPORTS, STUDIES AND INSIGHTS

This paper aims to stimulate dialogue and to provide public procurement policy makers, buyers, and contract managers with an introduction to some human rights risks and considerations when procuring digital technology to deliver essential public services.