Question

Discuss green procurement and give its merits and demerits. Cite examples of green procurement in Ghana's public sector

Answer 1

Green procurement is the adoption of ecologically responsible practices in business activities used to meet needs for materials, goods, utilities and services. The approach is one component of sustainable procurement, along with a dedication to social responsibility and good corporate citizenship

Merits

1. Efficient waste management
2. Proper management of resources
3. Image improvement in public
4. Environmental and climate protection benefits

Demerits

1. Can be expensive at times
2. Customer resistence towards change
3. short term adversities

Example

Swiss–Ghana Project on Sustainable Public Procurement

African development bank