%A Blay, Miguel %D 2014 %T The Strategic Use of Public Procurement in Support of Innovation %! The Strategic Use of Public Procurement in Support of Innovation %X <p>As one of the main drivers of future growth, innovation was put at the centre of the Europe 2020 strategy for a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Public authorities should make the best strategic use of public procurement to suport innovation. Buying innovative products, works and services plays a key role in improving the efficiency and quality of public services while addressing major societal challenges. It contributes to achieving best value for public mone</p> %U %0 Journal Article %J European Procurement & Public Private Partnership Law Review %V 9 %N 1