By: Saidu Jalloh
The National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) of Sierra Leone recently held a high-level meeting with the World Bank to assess progress on ongoing public procurement reforms in the country.
The meeting focused on enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability within Sierra Leone’s procurement system, with a particular emphasis on the continued rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement (E-GP) platform.
NPPA officials reported significant progress in digitizing key procurement processes, particularly in supplier registration. This initiative has helped expand access and improve service delivery for businesses across the nation.
The discussions also covered advancements in the ongoing revision of the Public Procurement Act of 2016, as well as preparations for the official launch and dissemination of the Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS) report.
Both the NPPA and the World Bank reiterated their commitment to deepening procurement reforms as part of broader efforts to support sustainable development and strengthen public sector governance in Sierra Leone.
The NPPA emphasized its focus on delivering a modern, efficient, and transparent procurement system that serves the public’s best interests.