Chair: Mei Trueba

Group Purpose: The IWGEPP Research subgroup aims to strengthen ethical public procurement through evidence-based research. We develop concrete research projects, share findings with policymakers and practitioners, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to  inform ethical procurement policies and practices.

Current Activity:

• 2025-2026: Effectiveness of the Employer Pays Principle (EPP) in preventing modern slavery in healthcare supply chains (PI: Mei Trueba)

• 2025-2026: Creating an Accredited E-Learning Course for Public Sector Suppliers to Tackle Modern Slavery in their Supply Chains (PIs: Alex Hughes & Mei Trueba)

• 2025-2029: Bridging the Gap: How Intermediaries Navigate Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence (PI: Huyse Huib)

Previous Activity:

• 2023-2024: Reducing Modern Slavery in the Health Sector's Supply Chains for Personal Protective Equipment (PI: Alex Hughes)

For more information, or to work with us, please contact Mei Trueba