In this episode, Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen discuss circularity, and how it relates to public procurement. The hosts begin by introducing the concept of circularity, its promises as well as some points of skepticism. They also explain the concept of the R scale – a useful tool in determining the circularity of an economy. They then move on to the legal aspects and ask how public procurement could be used to encourage circularity and what are the main challenges and uncertainties behind circular public procurement. Willem also introduces his project CIRCLASH. Finally, for today’s dessert section, Marta and Willem talk about procurement awards. They discuss the added value of these events, describe their hopes and perspectives, and also provide the listeners with several procurement-related law competitions that could be interesting for students, practitioners, and academics alike.
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#33 Single Bidding in the EU & What Vita would change in public procurement
In this episode, Vitezslav Titl and Willem Janssen discuss single bidding in the EU, based on a current debate about the lack of interest in public procurement from the side of the market. Sparked by the report by the Court of Auditors, and due to developments in many...
#32 Sustainable Public Procurement in the US & Publishing in the American Journals
In this episode, Marta and Willem delve into the world of US public procurement and sustainability with Steven Schooner from George Washington University Law School. They ask questions such as: What does the landscape of SPP look like across different US states and...
#31 Development Aid and Procurement & Becoming a Leader
In this episode, Annamaria La Chimia (University of Nottingham) and Marta Andhov discuss the fascinating world of development aid and procurement. What does this world look like? Where do interesting procurement questions pop up? Why should all of us know more about...
#30 Public Procurement, Climate Change & Expanding Expertise with Knowledge from other Disciplines
In this episode, Marta and Willem start by discussing the role of public procurement law in addressing climate change, emphasizing its supportive capacity in mitigation efforts and how it interacts with various legal disciplines, including environmental, competition,...