> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success.md).

# PART 1: SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS

- [Set and communicate the level of ambition](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/set-and-communicate-the-level-of-ambition.md)
- [Set the level of ambition](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/set-and-communicate-the-level-of-ambition/set-the-level-of-ambition.md): Your city’s ambitions will drive circular public procurement
- [Communicate your ambition](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/set-and-communicate-the-level-of-ambition/communicate-your-ambition.md): Raise awareness of your city’s circular public procurement ambitions
- [Build internal capacity and collect data](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/build-internal-capacity-and-collect-data.md)
- [Learn from other cities](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/build-internal-capacity-and-collect-data/learn-from-other-cities.md): Cities around the world are already procuring circular goods and services
- [Form a working group](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/build-internal-capacity-and-collect-data/form-a-working-group.md): Forming a core team to build momentum
- [Align and build internal capacity](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/build-internal-capacity-and-collect-data/align-and-build-internal-capacity.md): Collaborating, aligning, and building capacity across departments
- [Conduct market research and collect data](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/build-internal-capacity-and-collect-data/conduct-market-research-and-collect-data.md): Understanding market readiness to deliver circular solutions
- [Conduct market dialogues](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/build-internal-capacity-and-collect-data/conduct-market-dialogues.md): Engaging your suppliers ahead of time
- [Identify opportunities for pilots](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/identify-opportunities-for-pilots.md)
- [Identify opportunities for pilots](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/part-1-setting-yourself-up-for-success/identify-opportunities-for-pilots/identify-opportunities-for-pilots.md): Identifying opportunities for pilots within current procurement activities