La contratación estatal como instrumento para la promoción de empleos verdes en Colombia

Abstract

This article explores the potential of government procurement in Colombia as a tool for promoting green jobs. Using a qualitative approach and a review of the literature, it analyzes the concept of green jobs and their impact in the context of public procurement. It identifies the essential characteristics of these jobs, the economic sectors where they have the greatest potential in the country, and their importance in the international and national framework for sustainable public procurement.

The study also highlights the regulatory and operational gaps that hinder the effective integration of environmental and social criteria into government procurement processes, as well as the lack of incentives for suppliers who are committed to sustainability. Finally, concrete proposals are presented to improve the situation, including regulatory reforms and the creation of incentives to incorporate green jobs as an essential component of public procurement.

The analysis shows that, although Colombia has made significant progress in public policies related to SCP, there are still significant challenges in their implementation. Overcoming these obstacles would allow the transformative power of public spending to be fully harnessed to contribute to sustainable development, commitments to ensure decent work, and the ecological transition in the country.