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Elisabetta Manunza is a professor of International European Public Procurement Law at Utrecht University’s School of Law. With a Ph.D. degree from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, her academic focus revolves around the intersection of public procurement and the rule of law. She has co-founded and co-directed the Utrecht University Centre for Public Procurement, aiming to enhance the regulation and sustainable use of public procurement. Her research addresses critical issues such as military procurement, national security, and the efficiency of legal frameworks in public procurement. She supervises a range of significant research projects, including those funded by Dutch ministries, and has been active in legislative discussions that influence procurement laws in the Netherlands. Over her career, she has contributed to the development of innovative methods that combat organized crime within public procurement, enhance democratic integrity, and advocate for social inclusion in commissioning practices. Her insights into the legal and economic principles underlying public procurement have been recognized through various grants and awards.
Department of Psychology