# WTO Promotes GPA Procurement Access

The World Trade Organization is promoting its Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) as a framework for transparency, integrity, competition, and value for money in public procurement. The signal references a meeting of the WTO Committee on Government Procurement but does not identify a specific solicitation, contract, or supplier deadline. Contractors exploring cross-border opportunities can use GPA coverage schedules and the e-GPA Gateway to assess which procurement markets are covered and what access may be available to them.

- Companies considering international government markets can review GPA coverage schedules and the e-GPA Gateway to identify participating economies and covered procurement.
- The GPA’s focus on transparency and competition is relevant to suppliers evaluating market access, tender processes, and opportunities to compete across borders.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- WTO Committee on Government Procurement

### Sources
- [The WTO Committee on Government Procurement meets today! Watch our explainer video to learn how the #WTOGPA promotes transparency, better value for money and new business opportunities.
 
More about the GPA: https://t.co/JuFVqa2XSd https://t.co/HZNn6qEJjh](https://x.com/wto/status/2110297433091473542) - twitter-fed-procurement