Public procurement has been found to be an effective instrument for demand-driven innovation policy. More than 10 % of Gross Domestic Product is spent by public authorities, representing a significant share of the total demand. In some areas, like information and communication technology, public authorities are even responsible for more than a third of total sales. International Standards can, in turn, maximize the potential of public procurement in promoting innovation.
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Innovation, Public procurement, Standards
| Language(s): | English |
| Authors | Blind, Knut (Rotterdam School of Management) |
| Publisher: | International Organization for Standardization - ISO |
| Keywords: | Innovation, Public procurement, Standards |
| Last update: | 2008 |