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What is the time frame for the Sustainable Public Procurement Roadmap and Action Plan?
What is the time frame for the Sustainable Public Procurement Roadmap and Action Plan?
2024-2035
What are the main primary economic sectors of Cambodia mentioned in the document?
What are the main primary economic sectors of Cambodia mentioned in the document?
Agriculture, tourism, construction, and manufacturing
What are the key focuses of the new phase of the Pentagonal Strategy?
What are the key focuses of the new phase of the Pentagonal Strategy?
Cambodia's land degradation costs account for approximately 10% of its GDP.
Cambodia's land degradation costs account for approximately 10% of its GDP.
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What is the estimated cost of land degradation to Cambodia's GDP?
What is the estimated cost of land degradation to Cambodia's GDP?
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Which ministry is encouraged to collaborate for the improvement of the roadmap?
Which ministry is encouraged to collaborate for the improvement of the roadmap?
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The Sustainable Public Procurement Roadmap aims to promote __________.
The Sustainable Public Procurement Roadmap aims to promote __________.
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Study Notes
Sustainable Public Procurement Roadmap and Action Plan (2024-2035)
- Developed to support various national frameworks, including the Royal Degree of Public Procurement and the National Strategic Plan on Green Growth (2013-2030).
- Aligns with the Pentagonal Strategy Phase I, focusing on Growth, Employment, Equity, Efficiency, and Sustainability.
- Aims to protect national achievements, promote prestige, enhance economic growth, and support Cambodia Vision 2050.
Objectives and Implementation
- Identifies vision, mission, goals, strategic objectives, and specific actions for strengthening sustainable procurement.
- Intended to aid Cambodia's transition towards environmentally and socially responsible public spending.
- The effective implementation will address commitments to green growth and sustainable consumption as outlined in national policies and SDG12.
Collaboration and Acknowledgements
- Encourages cooperation between the General Directorate of Public Procurement and other ministries, particularly the Ministry of Environment.
- The development involved contributions from various stakeholders, including civil society and development partners, ensuring the document reflects Cambodia’s current needs.
Economic Context and Environmental Challenges
- Cambodia's economy is dependent on agriculture, tourism, construction, and manufacturing; sectors vulnerable to environmental crises.
- Climate change poses significant risks, necessitating proactive environmental protection efforts.
- Land degradation, largely due to agricultural expansion, costs Cambodia about 8% of its GDP, highlighting the need for environmental sustainability.
Shift towards Sustainable Practices
- Emphasizes balancing resource consumption with environmental preservation to sustain economic growth and alleviate poverty.
- Technology improvements and resource efficiency can facilitate economic growth without environmental trade-offs.
- Cleaner technologies and sustainable processes can reduce costs, create jobs, and enhance market competitiveness.
Comprehensive Approach to Sustainable Procurement
- The SPP Plan includes strategies across key sectors including industrial development, construction, tourism, energy, water, waste management, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, transport, mining, and education.
- Aims to mobilize support for the Royal Government of Cambodia in promoting sustainable practices throughout the public procurement system.
Conclusion
- The Sustainable Public Procurement Roadmap serves as a crucial policy document designed to enhance Cambodia’s sustainable procurement framework through practical strategies and concerted efforts from all stakeholders.
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This quiz covers the Sustainable Public Procurement Roadmap and Action Plan for 2024-2035. It supports key policies aimed at promoting growth, equity, and sustainability in public procurement. Test your knowledge on the strategic framework and key elements governing environmental protection and economic efficiency.
