Implementation of Ghana Electronic Procurement System will improve transparency in public procurement processes – Deputy CEO

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Kwame Prempeh, says the implementation of Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS) will improve transparency in public procurement processes

Kwame Prempeh has observed that, successful implementation of GHANEPS will help reduce nepotism and corruption in state agencies on the issue of procurement

Speaking to Kumasi based OTEC 102 9 FM’s afternoon political show dubbed  ‘Dwabrem’ on Wednesday May 29, 2024, Mr Prempeh said GHANEP will not only ensure transparency in all tendering operations, but will ensure uniformity in procedures and consistent application of international standards for the procurement of Goods.

He added that, the move is to foster competition and efficiency in the procurement processes whiles leveraging on Information and Communication

” The Authority seeks to ensure fairness, transparency and non-discrimination in public procurement in order to promote a competitive local industry and increase the confidence of our varied stakeholders in public procurement processes in the country and beyond” He said.

He however called on all companies and state agencies to team up with PPA, get to understand the system for effective collaboration.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Pius Agyemang Owusu