Sierra Leone advances open contracting in Africa
The nation showcased progress in transparent public procurement at a Rabat conference, aiming to reduce corruption.
Sierra Leone joined 15 other African nations last week at a conference in Rabat, Morocco, to showcase progress in transparent public procurement. The three-day Open Government Partnership event, themed "Towards an Open Africa," aimed to advance open governance across the continent.
Joseph Munda Bindu, Chairman of NACCED and OGP Focal Point, presented Sierra Leone's approach to open contracting, noting that over 30 percent of the national budget is channeled through procurement. He stated that the country's 2024–2028 National Action Plan embeds open contracting to reduce corruption and improve public service delivery.
Rev. Alusine Diamond Suma, the OGP Civil Society representative, emphasized that open contracting requires making data usable and accessible for citizens. The conference, organised by Morocco's Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, also addressed open budgeting and digital technology.
Why it mattersSierra Leone's participation in the Rabat conference highlights its commitment to transparent public procurement and anti-corruption reforms.