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    Regulatory drivers shaping sustainable procurement adoption in supply chain management: a case study of rppa (Rwanda public procurement authority).
    (Uganda Christian University, 2026-04-24) Grace Tuza
    This analysis has explored the regulatory forces influencing sustainable procurement implementation in the management of supply chains with Rwanda Public Procurement Authority as a case study. The research was driven by the increasing level of interest in environmental sustainability, ethical sourcing, and responsible public procurement practices around the world. Regardless of regulatory frameworks in place, most organizations continue to encounter some difficulties in ensuring complete incorporation of sustainability in procurement activities. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of environmental regulations, industry standards and certifications, and public procurement policies on the implementation of sustainable procurement practices. A cross-sectional research design was adopted which was descriptive and quantitative and qualitative in nature. The employees of Rwanda Public Procurement Authority were used by collecting data using questionnaires, interviews, and reviewing documents. The results have shown that environmental policies cause organizations to move towards greener procurement practices due to the compliance requirements and waste minimization policies. The industry standards and certifications were identified to improve the accountability of the suppliers, the quality of the products, and sustainability. The policies on public procurements had positive effects on decision-making processes as they promoted the use of cost-benefit analysis that takes into consideration environmental and social concerns. Nevertheless, the research also found the following challenges to be limiting the technical capacity, resistance to change, lack of training, and resource limitations that impede the implementation process. The analysis came up with the conclusion that the regulatory drivers are critical in facilitating the adoption of sustainable procurement, albeit with their effectiveness resting on effective enforcement mechanisms, institutional preparedness, and stakeholder commitment. The research suggested that there should be a reinforcement of regulatory enforcement, better staff training, better technological preparedness, and enhancing awareness of sustainability principles among procurement professionals. Such steps would raise sustainable procurement practices and lead to the long-term economic, social and environmental development.