Workshop in Public Procurement

American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, held a workshop on the topic of "Innovative and Socially Responsible Public Procurement". The workshop was led by Mrs. Mateja Matković, who introduced participants to the key aspects of innovative approaches in public procurement, showcasing best practices on realized European projects. 

Innovative public procurement refers to the procurement process that encourages or enables the development and application of new technologies, services, products, or business models. The goal of innovative public procurement is to find solutions that meet the specific needs of the contracting authority in a way that surpasses existing solutions, fosters competitiveness, and brings greater social or economic benefits.

Green and socially responsible public procurement refers to procurement processes that take into account environmental and social criteria to ensure a positive impact on the environment and the community, while meeting economic and functional requirements.

The workshop began with two hours focused on innovative public procurement, where participants were presented with successful projects and implementations. The second part of the workshop was dedicated to green and socially responsible public procurement, highlighting examples of applying sustainable principles in procurement processes.

Participation allowed AmCham members to earn credits towards renewing their public procurement certificates. The workshop was interactive, emphasizing discussion and experience sharing among attendees.