| Title | Transitioning from green to circular procurement in developing counties: a conceptual framework for Ghana's construction sector |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 27715 |
| Authors | Ababio, BK; Lu, WS; Ghansah, FA |
| Title | Transitioning from green to circular procurement in developing counties: a conceptual framework for Ghana's construction sector |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Building Research And Information, 51.0, 7 |
| Abstract | Circular procurement (CP) systems are fast evolving and recently, regarded as a 'golden-ring' to be leveraged in promoting the circular economy. However, it appears that the construction sector of developing countries is yet to make any significant adaptions and improvements to its existing procurement practice. In this paper, we examine the state of procurement practice in such countries for opportunities to develop and implement CP. Using case analysis from the Ghanaian context, evidence on the status quo of existing green procurement system is sought to ascertain gaps and similarities between practice, policy and targets needed for CP implementation. Qualitative methods comprising the use of secondary data and interviews with stakeholders from three public tendered projects were adopted, and results analysed to develop a conceptual framework for CP. The findings of the study reveal that government policy, circular strategy, circular sourcing and platforms are essential components that need to be developed for CP implementation. Hence, the developed framework proposes an integration of these aspects through the four-lenses of people, process, policy and technology. The output of this research provides a collective roadmap for policymakers, practitioners and academicians towards the attainment of more circular consumption patterns in emerging construction markets. |
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