Part 2: Explore the German Health Care Sector

Meet Companies and Experts from Germany’s Health Care Sector

On monday, 30. November,  the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce invited you on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action to meet experts and companies from the German Health Sector.

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This opportunity was exclusively arranged for UN procurement officers and business development staff. The participation was fully organized by the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce. This year’s format was online.

What business opportunities does UN procurement offer?

The UN’s growing procurement volume opens up business opportunities for German companies across various sectors. The UN procures goods and services for its offices and operations worldwide through tenders. The healthcare sector and medical technology were particularly relevant topics during the event.

How large was the UN’s procurement volume in 2022?

The total value of UN procurement in 2022 stood at almost USD 30 billion. This volume demonstrates that the UN is a significant international purchaser of goods and services.

How strongly were German companies represented in UN procurement in 2022?

In 2022, Germany achieved a procurement volume of USD 372.07 million, placing it 19th on the list of countries. According to the source material, the potential for German companies was far from being fully exploited.

What was on the agenda?

Iris Christiansen from the Danish-German Chamber of Commerce moderated the presentation. Miguel Alvarez, Head of the Operational Sustainment and Healthcare Section in the Procurement Division, explained under the heading ‘How to do business with the UN’ how companies can enter into business agreements with the UN.