Government Procurement Market Access and Related Information

The e-GPA dataset is a comprehensive collection of information related to the 2012 WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA 2012). It serves as a centralized repository for data on market access commitments, thresholds, notifications, and modifications submitted by GPA Parties. This dataset aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of government procurement information, facilitating analysis and comparison of procurement policies and practices across different jurisdictions.

Key Data Components:
Market Access Coverage:
- Detailed information on the entities, goods, services, and construction services covered by each GPA Party's commitments.
- Data includes classifications based on international standards, allowing for cross-country comparisons.

Thresholds:
- Monetary thresholds above which procurement activities are subject to the GPA.
- Data is categorized by entity level (e.g., central government, sub-central government) and sector (e.g., goods and services or construction services).

Notifications:
- Records of notifications submitted by GPA Parties, including modifications, general notes, and other relevant documents.
- Data includes document symbols, validity periods, and links to the full text of each notification.

Modifications:
- Information on changes to existing commitments, such as updates to coverage, thresholds, and other relevant data.
- Data includes the date of modification, description of the change, and the affected commitments.

Publication Media:
- Details on the publication methods used by GPA Parties to disseminate procurement information.
- Data includes links to official websites and other relevant platforms.