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Sitting outside their classroom, two boys write in their textbooks in UNICEF supported Ndirande Full Primary School, Blantyre, Malawi, in 2011.

UNICEF purchases goods and services to support goals and priorities for children and their families. We commit to the highest levels of integrity, transparency and accountability in our procurement activities, and we work with suppliers that comply with the highest ethical standards of conduct. 

Policies and requirements 

UNICEF’s procurement practices and policies are guided by principles of best value for money, fairness, transparency and effective competition, while advancing social, environmental and economic sustainability. UNICEF enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy against unethical or fraudulent supplier practices.

Feedback and complaints

Your views are important to us. For any issues regarding a procurement process with UNICEF, please contact: [email protected]  

Ethical complaints concerning UNICEF staff, consultants, non-staff personnel and vendors can be reported by email to the UNICEF Office of Internal Audit and Investigation (OIAI) via email to [email protected].