4 Amendments of Robert ROCHEFORT related to 2011/2048(INI)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the current economic climate makes it more important than ever to ensure optimal efficiency in public spending, whilst limiting costs borne by businesses as much as possible, and a better functioning procurement market would help achieve these two objectives;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that increased awareness of the environmental and climate impact of products and activities means that the possibility for public authorities to favour local suppliers in certain cases should be considered, and the extent to which internal market rules allow this examined;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Asks also that all avenues – both legislative and non-legislative – be explored to ensure that public procurement is more engaged in promoting innovation in Europe, for example by introducing a new procurement procedure that makes it possible to guarantee innovative businesses a better return on their investment;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Criticises the Green Paper’s failure to mention the shortcomings, the lack of expertise and knowledge about procurement; stresses the importance of promoting professionalism on the part of both contracting authorities and market operators, particularly by supporting the development of targeted training programmes; recommends setting up a network of centres of excellence within the existing national frameworks;