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ABSTRACT
The research, titled "Assessment of Sustainable Procurement in Achieving Construction Projects:
The Case of Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) in Arusha," endeavors to investigate the
degree to which sustainable procurement practices are realized within the construction projects
conducted by the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission. The study was carried out at the
headquarters of TAEC, situated in Arusha, Tanzania. The research involved a sample of 60
respondents drawn from various departments, including the procurement department, to provide
insights and perspectives on the implementation of sustainable procurement practices. Primary data
for the study was collected through a combination of interviews and questionnaires administered to
the selected respondents. Additionally, secondary data was collected through the documentary
method, involving the examination of pertinent documents, reports, and records associated with
TAEC's construction projects and procurement activities. The collected data was subsequently
analyzed to assess the extent to which sustainable procurement principles are integrated into the
commission's construction projects. The study found a relatively low adoption of sustainable
procurement practices within public institutions in Tanzania. To address this gap, the study
recommends a collective effort, including awareness-raising initiatives and the allocation of budgets
for sustainable products, to bolster sustainable procurement practices within TAEC and the broader
construction sector in Tanzania. These measures hold the potential to pave the way for increased
sustainability in procurement and its positive impact on construction projects.
