Liberia and Sierra Leone partner on digital procurement

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is advancing a digital procurement partnership with Sierra Leone’s National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) and Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC). The collaboration aims to strengthen regional cooperation regarding digital transformation and the modernization of public-sector procurement systems.

The initiative focuses on implementing transparent, efficient, and technology-driven procurement processes. Officials from both nations emphasized that modernizing these systems is essential for supporting e-governance and improving institutional accountability. Sierra Leone’s NPPA CEO, Fodie J. Konneh, noted that procurement infrastructure is a critical component of digital readiness, while Liberia’s PPCC Executive Director, Bodger Scott Johnson, highlighted the role of technology in improving governance and international positioning.