The document lists the top 20 developing country suppliers to the United Nations in 2014. India was the largest supplier, providing $1.2 billion worth of goods, mostly pharmaceuticals. Other major suppliers included Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Kenya, Turkey, Ethiopia, Sudan, Syria, South Sudan, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Pakistan, South Korea, South Africa, China, Argentina, and Panama. Nearly two-thirds of the United Nations' $17.2 billion in total procurement for 2014 came from developing countries and countries with transitioning economies.
2. Of the $17.2 billion worth of goods and services the
United Nations procured in 2014, nearly two-thirds
came from developing countries and countries with
economies in transition. Here are the top 20.
11. Syria
2014 Procurement Volume
Of which services
$269.2 million
$138.4 million, mostly domestic
appliances and supplies; apparel,
luggage and personal care
12. South Sudan
2014 Procurement Volume
Of which services
$255.8 million
$163.5 million, mostly transport and
a wide variety of uncategorized
services
13. Jordan
2014 Procurement Volume
Of which Services
$248.5 million
$134.1 million, mostly transport and
a wide variety of uncategorized
services
14. Lebanon
2014 Procurement Volume
Of which Services
$237.7 million
$133.2 million, mostly in health and
a wide variety of uncategorized
services
15. Iraq
2014 Procurement Volume
Of which services
$222.7 million
$129.9 million, mostly business
administration and construction
23. Read more about U.N. procurements:
• ‘Global south’ absorbed two-thirds of UN procurements in 2014
• Fivefold rise in UN procurements from developing countries
• To unlock innovation, procurement is key
• Sustainable development is enhanced by innovation in procurement