PROJECT UPDATE
Project Overview
This initiative supported Peru’s Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) in strengthening the capacity for environmentally, gender-sensitive, and human rights–based public procurement management in Peru.
Project Profile
The Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) initiative worked in partnership with Peru’s Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) and Anne Marie Saulnier, Canadian expert on green and sustainable public procurement, to support the design and development of a green and sustainable public procurement guide. Improving public procurement was a priority for Peru’s government, and they remained committed to supporting the circular economy, green businesses, and including gender equality in all activities.
MINAM was responsible for promoting conservation efforts, including the sustainable use of natural resources, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting environmental quality to benefit people and the environment. Anne Marie developed the guide in close collaboration with MINAM and the national expert from Peru. It included sustainability criteria for selection, contracting, and verification processes during public procurement efforts, as well as a Cost-Benefit Analysis tool for sustainable public procurement to help measure the impacts of sustainable procurement efforts.
Key Deliverables
- Capacity Support and Training
- Conducted a five-day mission in Lima to engage government procurement entities, share Canadian best practices, and define the framework for a sustainable procurement guide and tool
- Technical Support and Knowledge Products
- Developed a data collection framework on indicators and a list of key stakeholders
- Created and secured approval for a stakeholder consultation framework
- Designed a workplan for the procurement guide and tool
- Developed and secured approval for Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) tools for sustainable public procurement and evaluation
Project Outcomes and Lessons Learned
The initiative strengthened MINAM’s capacity to implement government-wide operational tools that promote environmentally and socially sustainable and accountable procurement practices.
A key lesson learned is the importance of building strong partnerships and engaging directly with stakeholders. Face-to-face exchanges, when possible, help foster collaboration, create shared understanding, and support the achievement of lasting development results.
Direct Project Reach:
- 69 participants engaged through activities conducted and project deliverables
Public Engagement (Canada):
- 142 Canadians reached through outreach and engagement activities
Public Engagement Activities:
- Canadian expert Anne Marie Saulnier:
- Contributed a testimonial to the TAP-EDM showcase video
- Participated in the TAP GE Week online webinar
- Attended the TAP LAC Forum
- Took part in an “Échange-causerie” with the SNAAQ team
