Regional initiatives in group buying: The Red Cross and Red Crescent experience.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

From: International Trade Forum | Date: October 1, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

International non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are key players in the procurement of humanitarian aid goods and services. Each year they purchase hundreds of millions of dollars worth of items from suppliers around the world. One example is the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement which works toward making the purchase of first aid materials more cost effective and quality-assured.

First aid is a fundamental part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's humanitarian mission to protect and save lives. Through its 176 National Societies ...

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