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Sierra Leone’s National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA), led by Chief Executive Officer Chief Fodie J. Konneh, embarked on a two-day management study tour to Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) from 6–7 August 2026.
According to NPPA, the visit represented a strategic effort by two neighbouring countries to accelerate public sector reform through collaboration, peer learning and digital innovation.
Held under the theme “Learning from Liberia’s Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System Implementation,” the engagement reflected a growing recognition across Africa that countries pursuing similar reforms stand to benefit more by sharing experiences than by working in isolation. Both Sierra Leone and Liberia are implementing Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) systems, digital platforms designed to make procurement more transparent, efficient and accountable, and each country has reached different stages of implementation.
For Sierra Leone, which is steadily rolling out the Salone e-GP System, Liberia’s experience offers practical lessons on sequencing reforms, managing institutional change and building user confidence. At the same time, Sierra Leone brings to the table its own evolving legislative reforms, including proposals on beneficial ownership disclosure, gender-responsive procurement, sustainable procurement and the introduction of the Most Advantageous Bid methodology.
The significance of the visit therefore extended beyond institutional benchmarking. It underscored a broader shift towards regional cooperation in public financial management, where neighbouring countries are increasingly treating governance reforms as shared challenges requiring collective solutions.
Receiving the Sierra Leone delegation at the PPCC Headquarters in Monrovia, Executive Director Hon. Bodger Scott Johnson described the visit as a demonstration of the enduring relationship between Liberia and Sierra Leone and a reaffirmation of their shared commitment to strengthening public institutions. He argued that procurement should no longer be viewed merely as an administrative process but as a strategic governance function with direct implications for economic growth, fiscal discipline and citizens’ confidence in government.
Leading the Sierra Leone delegation, Chief Fodie J. Konneh said the primary objective of the visit was to obtain first-hand knowledge of Liberia’s implementation of the Electronic Government Procurement System, exchange experiences and identify areas for sustained institutional collaboration. For Sierra Leone, the study tour was particularly timely.
The country has already commenced implementation of several modules under the Salone e-GP System and is preparing for broader nationwide adoption. Understanding Liberia’s implementation journey, including the challenges encountered and how they were addressed, provides valuable operational insight that could reduce implementation risks and improve long-term sustainability.
