2026 October 8

Affiliate profile: City of Ghent/District09

In our latest affiliate profile, Jan De Busscher tells us about the City of Ghent (Belgium) and District09, its digital partner responsible for ICT.

We talk about how they are supporting the city in translating its commitment to human rights and global justice into concrete procurement practices, and what they have gained through their Electronics Watch affiliation.

"What we find particularly valuable is the continuity of the process. When we raise a concern with a supplier, the conversation does not end there. In subsequent monitoring reports, we often receive updates on the situation and can see whether actions taken by suppliers have contributed to tangible improvements," Jan said. "This creates a feedback loop that helps us understand how individual actions can contribute to broader change."

Read the City of Ghent/District09 profile here, or browse our library for other affiiate profiles.