Background 

In the realm of procurement, streamlining processes greatly enhances bidder participation and accelerates decision-making, ultimately achieving value for money while promoting sustainability. Sustainable procurement is essential for integrating economic, social, and environmental considerations into the process. Clear and efficient procurement regulations enable businesses to implement sustainable sourcing strategies, such as selecting suppliers committed to eco-friendly practices and strong environmental performance. Simplified compliance requirements reduce administrative burdens, allowing procurement professionals to focus on integrating sustainability criteria into supplier evaluations and decisions. Moreover, transparent and straightforward procurement processes foster fair competition, encouraging suppliers to adopt and showcase sustainable practices to gain a competitive advantage. This approach not only promotes responsible sourcing but also aligns with broader sustainability goals, ensuring that procured products and services meet environmental and social standards. In summary, simplifying the procurement process empowers businesses to embed sustainability more effectively in their supply chains, driving positive environmental outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency.

With above background and remarkable achievement of Global Procurement Summit over a decade now, AIMA with technical support of the World Bank announces Global Procurement Summit 2025, scheduled on February 10th and 11th 2025 at New Delhi, India, where in experts in the area of procurement from and around the world would collaboratively explore and enhance the thematic sessions through insightful deliberations and shared perspectives.

The summit is expected to be attended  by  over  300 delegates from  government departments,  public sector undertakings (PSUs), contractors, suppliers,  consultants and other stakeholders from  India and abroad. The deliberations will be done by the experts in the area of procurement  from  international organisations covering countries like USA, European Union, UK and South Asian countries etc.