MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberia just hit a major milestone in governance reform with the launch of its Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System, a digital shift designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public spending.
World Bank Liberia Country Manager Georgia Wallen called the move a “game-changer” at the launch event held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town. Wallen underscored that automating procurement will streamline processes, curb corruption, and ensure public funds are spent wisely.
“E-GP represents a critical upgrade for Liberia,” Wallen said. “It moves the country away from outdated manual systems toward a modern, competitive, and transparent procurement process that aligns with international standards.”
The World Bank has been a key partner in bringing e-GP to life, funding the project through its Public Financial Management and Institutional Reform Project (PFMRISP) under the International Development Association (IDA).
According to Wallen, the government hired the e-GP vendor competitively under World Bank procurement rules, structuring the rollout into two phases:
Phase One is completed under PFMRISP, including platform design, configuration, and deployment across six key government institutions.
Phase Two is set to expand under the new Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project, with more agencies being onboarded.
Additionally, the World Bank funded the recruitment of an e-GP Manager to oversee smooth execution in collaboration with the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC).
With the system officially live, Liberia is taking a bold step toward digital governance. The government is also working with the World Bank to revise procurement laws, ensuring a strong legal framework for e-GP’s full adoption.
“This is about more than just technology—it’s about transforming governance,” Wallen stated. “The e-GP portal is now active, and Liberia is positioning itself for greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public spending.”
As the government moves forward with its ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), the e-GP system is set to redefine how public funds are managed, and the World Bank is all in on supporting this transformation.
