Ecotheology in Public Procurement: Systematic Review in Reshaping Interrelationships Between Religion, Nature, and Humanity to Answer Economic Challenges in the Digital Era
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https://doi.org/10.38035/gijlss.v3i3.550Keywords:
Digital Economy, Ecotheology, Public ProcurementAbstract
The relation between the digital economy, procurement, and ecotheology is complex and contradictory. The digital economy provides powerful tools to make procurement more sustainable, aligning with ecotheological goals. However, it also presents significant environmental and ethical challenges, such as energy consumption and e-waste, that procurement must address to uphold ecotheological principles. This study examines the ecological approach in public procurement further. This study is a literature review as an application of a qualitative approach with several reasons. Especially, when done well, it makes it possible synthesis combine dissimilar discoveries to produce new theoretical frameworks or conceptual models, transforming existing knowledge into a fresh contribution. The conclusion is that in order to match government expenditure with long-term ecological, social, and economic health, embracing this viewpoint is not just a "nice-to-have" but rather a basic requirement. However, in order to redefine success beyond short-term cost savings, considerable institutional and cultural barriers must be overcome. Even while this strategy provides a strong moral foundation for building a just and sustainable economy, there are substantial institutional and cultural obstacles to overcome before its full potential can be achieved.
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