WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) is a treaty among member countries aimed at making government purchasing processes fair and transparent. It sets rules to ensure that governments buy goods and services in a non-discriminatory way, allowing suppliers from other GPA countries to compete on equal footing. This encourages fair competition, improves transparency, and helps countries get better value for their public spending. The GPA promotes openness in government procurement markets, fostering international trade and cooperation among its participants.