Assessment of green procurement in transport sector in Tanzania: a case of Azam marine. Co.ltd

Abstract

ABSTRACT This research was carried out with the main objective of exploring green procurement in transport sector in Tanzania. The study adopted a case study design and it combined both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Single stage sampling design, non-probability sampling especially convenient sampling was used to select the number of respondents to be contacted in this study. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) and were presented in tables. The study found that the green procurement in transport sector is not a new phenomenon in Tanzania even though majority of the respondents does not understand it It takes different forms as indicated by the majority of the respondents who rated the aspects as not well practiced by many companies due to several factors which influence its implementation especially, less fund invested (27.5 per cent),poor knowledge and skills (50 per cent),lack of policies (10 per cent) and poor management (12.5 per cent) to mention few. Factors to implement the green procurement practices in Various strategies were proposed by the respondents in order to enhance green procurement especially in transport sector ,these including improvement of knowledge and skills to the people (46.7 per cent) and investment of fund (33.3 per cent) thus will ensure a better future for the living organism and the environment. A number of recommendations were given including The government and private sector to provide education on green procurement in transport sector through seminars, workshops, books, newspapers, internet etc and to invest fund on green procurement projects