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We provide risk assessments and tools, consultations, and facilitated collaboration for public buyers. We coordinate worker-driven monitoring and remediation activities with our civil society monitoring partners located in manufacturing and mining production regions globally. Our unique model brings together public sector buyers, civil society organisations in electronics production and mining regions, trade unions, and other experts in human rights and global supply chains.</span></h4></div> </div><div class="TextBlockView block block2549514 float_top_left no_images" id="cocktail-element-171126562541-4"> <div class="text_container"> <p><strong>Why public procurement?</strong></p> <p>Public procurement represents 14% of GDP in OECD countries. Their purchasing power and the length of contracts give public authorities considerable influence over their suppliers. 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