Lesotho Delegation Visits Ghana to Study Public Procurement Authority Operations

A delegation from the Kingdom of Lesotho has arrived in Ghana, seeking to understudy the country's Public Procurement Authority (PPA). This visit underscores Ghana's growing reputation as a model for effective public administration in Southern Africa.

The Lesotho delegation's request to visit Ghana highlights a mutual interest in sharing best practices. The focus of their three-day program includes understanding PPA's governance, policy direction, capacity development, and strategies for ensuring transparency, accountability, and value for money in government procurement.

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the delegation was in the country to learn from the operations and innovations of the PPA Ghana and incorporate same in their programmes.

Key areas of discussion include the implementation of electronic systems for procurement, a crucial step for modernizing government operations. Ghana's PPA, led by CEO Mr. Frank Mante, emphasizes capacity building as a core function, training practitioners and suppliers to ensure compliance with procurement laws. The Lesotho PPA, as a newly established body, is keen to adopt similar efficient and transparent systems, recognizing the importance of robust procurement processes for national development. This exchange demonstrates a commitment to strengthening institutional frameworks across the continent.

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capacity building was one of the core functions of the authority as it trained practitioners and suppliers to enable them understand the law and know what it stood for.