This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Kenya statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Kenyan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Kenyan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities |
| Indicator |
Indicator 12.7.1: Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans |
| Metadata update |
2023 |
| Related indicators |
SDG Indicator 12.1.1 |
| Data reporter |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management |
| Contact organisation unit |
Supply Chain Management Division |
| Contact person function |
Principal Advisor in Supply Chain Management (procurement) matters |
| Contact phone |
+254-202-911-000 |
| Contact mail |
30266-00100, Nairobi- Kenya |
| Contact email |
scm@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definitions: The indicator measures the number of countries implementing Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) policies and action plans, by assessing the degree of implementation through an index. To produce the index, countries self-assess the following main elements: - Public procurement legal and regulatory framework - Practical support delivered for the implementation of SPP - SPP priority products and corresponding sustainable procurement criteria - Existence of SPP monitoring system - Measurement of actual SPP outcome Concepts: Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP): Sustainable Public Procurement is a “A process whereby public organizations meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life cycle basis in terms of generating benefits not only to the organisation, but also to society and the economy, whilst significantly reducing negative impacts on the environment” Sustainable Public Procurement Action Plan: A Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) action plan is a policy document articulating the priorities and actions a public authority will adopt to support the implementation of SPP. |
| Unit of measure |
Percent |
| Classifications |
NA |
| Data sources |
KNBS, PPRA |
| Data collection method |
Administrative data |
| Data collection calendar |
Annually |
| Data release calendar |
By 30th April |
| Data providers |
KNBS (Supply Chain Management Division), PPRA) |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
According to the Statistics Act of 2006, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to collect, compile, analyze, publish and disseminate official statistics for public use |
| Rationale |
Public procurement wields enormous purchasing power, accounting for an average of 12 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in OECD countries, and up to 30 percent of GDP in many developing countries. Leveraging this purchasing power by buying more sustainable goods and services can help drive markets in the direction of sustainability, reduce the negative impacts of an organization, and also produce positive benefits for the environment and society. The advancement of sustainable public procurement (SPP) practices is recognized as being a key strategic component of the global efforts towards achieving more sustainable consumption and production patterns. |
| Comment and limitations |
Data on the proportion of sustainable public procurement are not available because there is no agreement on which products are green or sustainable, and because data are very often not classified in terms of volumes and value of purchased products. Another limitation is related to the existence of two levels (layers) of public procurement at: national government, and county governments. Procurement data from these levels of governments are very often not aggregated. Lack of supply engagement in the procurement of goods and services Inadequate infrastructure and technology Cost and financial consideration |
| Method of computation |
Proportion of implementation of the Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) policies in relation to the total number of established policies by Public Procurements Regulatory Authority (PPRA) |
| Validation |
Simple completeness and consistency checks are conducted, in consultation each report verifying to check whether relevant evidence is provided |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
The Bureau uses recommended international standards and compilation guides when coming up with the reports. These include but not limited to: Manuals and other resources/sources, and guidance on compilation and reporting of data – PPRA, The National Treasury |
| Quality management |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO certified based on 9001:2015 Standard requirements. The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control, are carried out following the methodological framework and standards established by the KNBS, in compliance with the Internationally acceptable standards |
| Quality assurance |
The KNBS adheres to Kenya Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (KesQAF) that underlines principles to be assured in managing the statistical production processes and output. Data consistency and quality checks are conducted through Technical Working Groups (TWGs) before publication and dissemination |
| Quality assessment |
The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control are subjected to a set criteria and standards to ensure conformity |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data on Indicator 12.7.1: Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans, is available, published under the National SDGs Framework, as in percentage form. |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
None |
| References and Documentation |
https://www.knbs.or.ke/publications http://wesr.unep.org/media/docs/graphs/aggregation_methods.pdf SPP index methodology https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/37332 EU publications Buying Social – A guide to taking account of social considerations in public procurement, accessible at https://publications.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/cb70c481-0e29-4040-9be2-c408cddf081f/language-en United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/09/st15/st15540.en09.pdf European Commission Life-Cycle costing https://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/lcc.htm Multistakeholder Advisory Committee of the 10YFP SPP Programme from: Procuring the Future – the report of the UK Sustainable Procurement Task Force, June 2006 EU Public Procurement Registration - Most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) https://www.felp.ac.uk/content/most-economically-advantageous-tender-meat UNEP Global review of sustainable public procurement 2017 |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |