The NPCE is the national programme describing the Dutch vision and ambitions on circular economy, on policies and on specific measures to further develop and implement circular economy in the Netherlands. Basically the vision is that circular economy is an approach to contribute positively to major global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. This is addressed in over 250 measures on different related sectors, topics and themes. These measures are aimed at either regulating, financing or facilitating the transition towards a circular economy.

Part of the broad range of ambitions and measures is related to circular procurement. Circular economy derives in the end from economic activities, which can be stimulated by public procurement. Coming from the NPCE there is a specific assignment to stimulate and accelerate circular procurement not only in the Netherlands but in other countries as well, because the expected impact of circular economy on climate, biodiversity and pollution is international. The policies and practices that regional organisations set up to learn about and experiment with circular procurement are key in this and one of the issues is the implementation of such pilots at organisational level.

Regional Agenda for Circular Economy :
- brings together various initiatives promoting the Circular Economy (CE) in the region namely by regulating interactions between governance agents and the agents that make the CE operational in the region.
- coordinates regional partners establishing the ground rules for Circular Economy thus enabling exchange of knowledge, experiences, projects and the identification of opportunities or constraints in the implementation of projects associated with the CE in the Region.
- is a pillar of the regional strategy for intelligent specialization and in this sense, it is transversal and can be applied to everything that is intervened in the territory. Regional Agenda for Circular Economy sets a clear definition of the priority sectors, in what regards circular economy and sets the ground for the development of research in this field.
- establishes and integrates objectives relating to the valorization of the territory, namely articulating with other instruments applicable to the territory, such as the National Spatial Planning Policy Program (PNPOT).

HSY Strategy 2030 was adopted in October 2022 by the board of the authority. The ambitious vision of the strategy is to make the Helsinki Metropolitan Area the world’s most sustainable urban region. The strategy has four strategic focus areas: Environmental responsibility, Changing work, Sustainable finance, and Resident experience. The “At the centre of Circular Economy” -programme is part of the HSY Strategy and its focus area “Environmental responsibility”. The objective is to strengthen the region’s circular economy both by improving the efficiency of HSY’s own processes and by promoting regional cooperation. According to the chosen policy instrument (At the centre of the Circular Economy -programme), HSY is committed to add circular economy aspects to HSY’s own procurement and enhancing regional cooperation. In this project, HSY will focus on promoting regional cooperation specifically on the theme of public procurement in the circular economy.

HSY defines annual strategic objectives according to its Strategy 2030 for every unit respectively. These objectives also steer the expert work of the HSY’s units. The strategic objectives are prioritised in HSY’s work. The policy instrument has a wide impact in the Helsinki Metropolitan area, since HSY as a major public operator can show the way for other actors. Owned by four cities, HSY can share the best practices learned in the project effectively in the member cities.

Within this action plan the province of Antwerp identified and prioritized different actions in order to enhance the transition to a circular economy.

- We increase and simplify access to knowledge and expertise on circularity and circular business models
- We develop a circular economy match-making role
- We work on a supra-local scale and aim at a value chain approach
- We bring together an circular economy support network and create into strategic partnerships
- We stimulate social and circular entrepreneurship

In doing so, we always start from the various levers we have as a province:

Own governance and leading by example ourselves (including our procurment policies)
(Financial) support of projects
Project development and participation
Networking and knowledge sharing

The CDPA OP presents the development needs of the 99 municipalities located in the Central Danube Priority Area (CDPA) inside and partly bordering South Transdanubia. The key zone of CDPA is the 64 South Transdanubian settlements centred around Town of Paks, being connected with the planned extension of the only nuclear power plant of Hungary located at Paks.

Priority 3 of the CDPA OP, 'innovation and eco-friendly green development', being Circular Minds relevant underlines that current, innovative green developments need to adjust to local specificities, in order to make the transition to a circular economy. On the other hand it also highlights the importance of raising public awareness on the circular economy.

CDPA is centrally designated, special need based development zone, initiated by the Government of Hungary. Based on its outreach to major South Transdanubian settlements beyond the 64 ones, it enhances delivery of related green and circular services. By doing so, enhances Circular Minds targeted capacity building of municipality staff, procurers, decision makers - and of enterprises, too.

The policy objective to be addressed is: "2. A greener, low-carbon Europe and in transition to a transition to a zero net carbon and resilient economy, promoting a clean and equitable energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility."

And its specific objective: "Fostering the transition to a circular and energy-efficient circular and resource efficient economy".

The measures proposed within these objectives are:

To promote sustainable economic development in Andalusia, through the implementation of a circular economy.
Promote the creation and development of a business network that designs, develops and applies innovative solutions in production processes and services in general and in waste management in particular, which will generate sustainable employment and new market opportunities.
Increase the resilience and competitiveness of the economy.
Contribute to optimising production cycles and industrial symbiosis.
Promote research, development and innovation throughout the life cycle of products, from eco-design to waste management for the generation of innovative solutions to reduce the use of natural resources and raw materials.
Promote proximity in the consumption and production of raw materials.

IDP is the main strategic planning document for MK which integrates its regional and spatial development, also indicating the main sources of funding. IDP is prepared under the Guidelines of the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, addressing the objectives of the EU cohesion policy.
The IDP defines the development vision of the MK - a green capital of tolerance integrating the past, the presence and the future through encouraging a deep tech sustainable economy and tourism, based on preservation of the natural and cultural heritage, making MK a center for sustainable economic growth, oriented towards clean and green nature. It outlines 3 strategic goals (SG) and 5 priorities (P). The current project directly addresses:
P1 Creation of suitable conditions for economic growth, which is focused at achieving SG1 Balanced economic growth based on the advantages of the municipality in the context of sustainable green economy, digital transformation and Industry 4
P1 addresses the efforts of local authorities to increase the attractiveness MK with a focus on high-tech and sustainable productions through the following measures:
M1 Creating a favourable business environment by implementing flexible and adaptable projects
M2 Promotion of entrepreneurship in all forms - youth, social, female, etc.
M3 Supporting the digitization of business structures by sectors of the economy
M4 Creating new jobs, increasing employment, qualification and retraining of human resources

The programme for ecological sustainability is adopted by the city council. It sets the environmental targets for the geographical area of Lund as well as for the city operations. It is valid until 2030, but an update is planned for 2024. According to the programme the city must make sure that:
All procurement, which the municipal group carries out, of goods and services must have relevant sustainability requirements. The proportion of procurements that set high environmental requirements must continuously increase.
The city of Lund shall enable and simplify the establishment of business models, goods and services that are circular, environmentally sound and climate smart.
By 2030, the City of Lund has established itself as a forerunner within circular and climate-neutral construction. The emissions from the construction sector must be halved by 2025 and be net zero in 2030.

There are action plans connected to the programme, covering climate-neutral construction, waste and recycling, hazardous substances etc.

As the City of Lund co-ordinates procurement for several neighbouring municipalities on a regular basis, there is an established network for exchange on procurement policy and the policy of Lund is relevant for other public bodies, although not legally binding.