PPCC reaffirms commitment to transparency & efficiency in Public Procurement
The Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Liberia’s public procurement system through the continued rollout of the country’s Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) platform.
Speaking Thursday at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, PPCC Executive Director Bodger Scott Johnson expressed appreciation to the Ministry for providing the opportunity to update the public on the Commission’s progress under Liberia’s ongoing procurement reform agenda.
Launched in February 2025, the e-GP System represents a major leap forward in Liberia’s transition toward a modern, technology-driven procurement regime. According to Mr. Johnson, the platform underscores the Government’s firm commitment to ensuring that public procurement processes remain transparent, efficient, and accountable.
Mr. Johnson emphasized that the development and rollout of the e-GP system demonstrate the government’s dedication to leveraging technology to reduce human interference and minimize corruption risks in procurement while improving service delivery and expanding access to opportunities for all vendors.
Highlighting progress made since the system’s introduction, Mr. Johnson disclosed that the PPCC has recorded significant achievements in the conduct of public procurement. To date, the e-GP platform has registered 559 vendors, with 162 users representing various participating entities. Additionally, 138 contracts have been published online, and 92 contracts awarded, amounting to a total value of over US$29 million.
“These figures tell a story of real progress,” Mr. Johnson said. “They clearly demonstrate that the system is not only improving efficiency but also giving the public real-time access to procurement data and contract awards-an essential feature of transparent governance.”
To sustain this momentum, Mr. Johnson announced that the Commission is currently onboarding 50 additional procuring entities to the e-GP platform, with active procurement transactions expected to begin by January 2026.
“As part of this expansion, the Commission is conducting intensive, hands-on training sessions for procurement officers, IT personnel, and vendors,” he noted. “These trainings cover document submission, bid evaluation, procurement approvals, and contract management through the e-GP system.”
Beyond the deployment of technology, the PPCC head of Secretariat said the PPCC continues to pursue broader institutional and legislative reforms to further strengthen Liberia’s public procurement framework.
Mr. Johnson referenced the draft Public Procurement and Concessions (PPC) Act of 2025, which is currently before the Legislature for enactment, as a pivotal milestone in the country’s reform agenda.
The proposed legislation introduces several transformative provisions, including the legal institutionalization of the e-GP System-making electronic procurement mandatory across all government entities-as well as measures to promote Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and gender-inclusive procurement practices.
The draft PPC Act of 2025, he narrated, represents a forward-looking legal framework that aligns Liberia’s procurement system with international best practices. Once enacted, Mr. Johnson further narrated, the legal instrument will provide the foundation for a more transparent, inclusive, and accountable public procurement environment.
The PPCC, he assured, remains steadfast in its mandate to ensure that public procurement serves as a tool for good governance, economic growth, and public trust in government spending.
