Barcelona, Spain – A significant discussion on advancing public service through strategic procurement took place recently in Barcelona, gathering experts to dissect the pivotal roles of efficacy and outcome-based approaches in governmental buying processes. The backdrop for this critical discourse was the unveiling of a new book titled “Towards a good administration from public procurement,” authored by José María Gimeno Feliú, a distinguished professor of Administrative Law at the University of Zaragoza and of counsel at the RocaJunyent law firm.
During the book presentation hosted at the RocaJunyent Barcelona offices, Miquel Roca Junyent, honorary president of the firm, praised the book as “a fundamental contribution to understanding public procurement as a management tool and not just as a formality.” He underscored the necessity of adopting a strategic perspective in public procurement to foster a more modern and efficient administration.
The event was introduced by Joan Roca Sagarra, the executive chairman of RocaJunyent, and featured prominent figures such as Juli Ponce Solé, Professor of Administrative Law at the University of Barcelona and Coordinator of the Law, Good Governance, and Transparency Collection at Marcial Pons, who also engaged in the discussion. Concluding remarks were delivered by Eva Giménez, Secretary General of the Presidency of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
The presentation drew an audience of over 70 attendees, including members from various institutional bodies such as the Government of the Generalitat, the Barcelona City Council, provincial councils, chambers of commerce, professional associations, the Judicial School, the Bar Council, and the Competition Authority of Catalonia. The event also attracted academics and business executives, reflecting widespread interest in the subject.
José María Gimeno’s book advocates for a paradigm shift in public procurement, urging a departure from traditional bureaucratic, price-focused methods towards strategies intensifying value and results. He emphasizes the necessity of transforming procurement from a mere administrative procedure into a strategic tool that enhances public services and stimulates economic growth.
The ideas set forth propose incorporating principles of efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in procurement processes to ensure that these purchases positively impact the quality of services provided and strengthen the economic framework. The book’s practical orientation, supplemented with real-world examples, furnishes key insights for a transparent, modern management approach aimed at delivering both social and economic benefits.
Gimeno himself passionately expressed during his speech, “Public procurement is a key instrument for good administration and for generating public value. Adopting a strategy that places efficiency and quality of results at the forefront is essential for moving beyond mere formalism.”
The gathering elucidated a collective recognition of the critical need for reform in public procurement practices, championing a methodology that aligns closer with contemporary administrative expectations and societal needs. The discourse served not only as a book launch but also as a platform advocating progressive changes in public administration.
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