Monrovia, Liberia – June 5, 2025. In a significant step toward enhancing transparency and efficiency in Liberia’s public financial management system, the Executive Director of the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission-PPCC, Hon. Bodger Scott Johnson, held a high-level meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative to Liberia, Mr. Joel Chiedu Okwukkei, and Ms. Fabian De Carvalho, Economist, Macro Risk Unit, Strategy, Policy, and Review Department, to discuss key developments in public procurement reform.
Central to the discussion was Liberia’s growing use of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, which has become a cornerstone in the government’s efforts to digitize and modernize procurement processes across ministries and agencies.
During the meeting, the #PPCC Executive Director highlighted the strides made in institutional compliance and the increasing uptake of the e-GP platform. He emphasized the system’s role in promoting transparency, reducing manual inefficiencies, and strengthening accountability in the award of public contracts.
“The e-GP system is not just a technological upgrade, it is a governance tool. It reflects Liberia’s commitment to open, fair, and competitive procurement practices that meet international standards,” said the Executive Director.
The #PPCC Boss also informed the IMF Team about the Commission’s formal submission of the draft Public Procurement and Concessions Act, #PPCA of 2024, to the Office of the President for onward transmission to the National Legislature. He indicated that this marks a critical step in the ongoing reform process to strengthen the legal and institutional framework for public procurement and concessions in Liberia.
The updated Act reflects global best practices, incorporates key recommendations from development partners, and addresses gaps identified through years of implementation experience.
In response, the IMF Resident Representative commended the PPCC for its leadership and progress in advancing procurement reforms. He noted that efficient and compliant procurement processes are essential for sustainable public spending, especially in the context of Liberia’s broader macroeconomic and governance reforms.
The two officials also explored areas for further strengthening, including:
- Capacity building for procurement officers across government institutions;
- Enhanced monitoring and evaluation of procurement transactions;
- Inter-agency collaboration to ensure full compliance with the PPCC Act;
- Continued integration of the e-GP system with national budgeting and audit frameworks.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to working collaboratively to ensure that Liberia's procurement systems align with international best practices and deliver value for money to the Liberian people.
The meeting concluded with a shared vision for a more robust, transparent, and accountable procurement environment that supports national development and builds public trust.
