The United Nations'global procurement for health products and pathways for China's participation:A case study of United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2025.08.009
- VernacularTitle:联合国国际医药产品采购机制及中国医药产业参与路径分析
- Author:
Zhe-yi FANG
1
;
Xiao-long HU
1
;
Jia-yan HUANG
1
Author Information
1. 复旦大学公共卫生学院 上海市重大传染病和生物安全研究院 上海 200032;复旦大学全球健康研究所 上海 200032
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Global procurement of health products;
Global health governance;
United Nations;
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Policy
2025;18(8):71-79
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
United Nations(UN)agencies are key actors in global procurement of health products,with the United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF)currently accounting for the largest share of UN procurement expenditures.This study developed a conceptual framework to analyze the processes of UN's global procurement for health products.Based on this framework,the study analyzed the mechanisms and key characteristics of UN procurement practices,identified potential challenges faced by Chinese products and suppliers seeking to engage with the UN's global procurement.The findings indicate a steady increase in the volume of Chinese products procured and their alignment with the UN's sustainable procurement policies.However,Chinese suppliers still face notable barriers,including gaps in technical standards,bidding and contracting capacities,and price competitiveness.In addition,the strategic compliance capabilities of Chinese suppliers and products,such as the ability to offer strategically valuable products and build long-term partnership,remains limited.Based on this,the study recommends that China enhance its participation and influence in the UN health procurements by stabilizing the production capacity,promoting knowledge-sharing among suppliers to enhance their engagement capabilities,and improving the long-term strategic competitiveness of Chinese enterprises in the global market.
