Procurement Risk:
Very High
Score:
31/100
57
38/100
Does the country have legislation covering defence and security procurement with clauses specific to corruption risks, and are any items exempt from these laws?
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. Liberia’s procurement framework includes the amended and restated Public Procurement and Concessions Act of…
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The Public Financial Management Law underscores corruption in the public sector.[1] According to the PFM law, its objectives are to promote integrity, fairness, accountability,…
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Liberia’s procurement legislation—including the Public Procurement and Concessions Act of 2010 and the Public Financial Management Act of 2009—provides a clear legal framework for…
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58
33/100
Is the defence procurement cycle process, from assessment of needs, through contract implementation and sign-off, all the way to asset disposal, disclosed to the public?
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Liberia’s procurement processes are governed by the Public Procurement and Concessions Act (PPCA), which establishes the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) as the…
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Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Act (PPCA) mandates that each procuring unit prepare an annual procurement plan [1]. According to the PPCA, the defence…
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Both the PPCC and PFM laws are clear on the process and steps establishing procedures for each stage of the procurement cycle. The laws…
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59
42/100
Are defence procurement oversight mechanisms in place and are these oversight mechanisms active and transparent?
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There are formal oversight mechanisms in place regarding public procurement, the PPCC is the centralised mechanism responsible for processing procurement. The subsection 3 of…
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The procurement process is reinforced by the respective oversight institutions. The Internal Audit Agency (IAA), an autonomous integrity institution, is mandated to ensure the…
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On the one hand, the GAC Audit process has been robust and transparent. The GAC is a public exercise, and the outcome is made…
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The Public Procurement and Concessions Act (2010), in section 40, mandates that all procuring entities—including the Ministry of National Defense—prepare and submit annual procurement…
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The PPCA requires procuring entities to prepare annual procurement plans. This information is available in scanned copy on the PPCC website. The information is…
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The Ministry of National Defense and all other government agencies are required by the Public Procurement and Concessions Act (2010) to submit annual procurement…
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Data on the procurement process is not released in a timely fashion. However, when data is released, it is not accessible, as the information…
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62
38/100
What procedures and standards are companies required to have – such as compliance programmes and business conduct programmes – in order to be able to bid for work for the Ministry of Defence or armed forces?
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The PPCC and PFM Laws are the formal processes in place to ensure fair and transparent procurement processes are carried out.[1][2] The PPCA outlines…
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Foreign suppliers may participate in international bids for public procurement contracts. Overall, Liberia has a robust legal framework for public procurement that complies with…
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63
42/100
Are procurement requirements derived from a national defence and security strategy, and are procurement decisions well-audited? Are defence purchases based on clearly identified and quantified requirements?
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Procurement requirements in Liberia’s defence sector are formally expected to be guided by the National Defense Act of 2008, which mandates that acquisitions align…
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The Internal Audit Agency (IAA), an autonomous integrity institution, is mandated to ensure the MACs have a strong internal control system. Likewise, the GAC…
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In view of the context described above, purchases are often undertaken outside of national security requirements. Although certain procurements, such as military hardware, are…
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64
13/100
Is defence procurement generally conducted as open competition or is there a significant element of single-sourcing (that is, without competition)?
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The PPCA permits sole-source procurement under specific, limited circumstances, such as when only one supplier has the exclusive right to provide the required goods…
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Defence procurement in Liberia often relies on single- or restricted-competition procedures, justified under national security exemptions provided in the PPCA.[1] Though public records or…
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65
44/100
Are tender boards subject to regulations and codes of conduct and are their decisions subject to independent audit to ensure due process and fairness?
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Officials involved in tender specification and tender board decisions are governed by formal regulations and codes designed to prevent conflicts of interest: – Under…
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Under the Public Procurement and Concessions Act (2010) and the Public Financial Management Act (2009), procuring entities must maintain records documenting the full procurement…
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The Public Procurement and Concessions Act (2010) establishes the Procurement Committee/Tender Boards within procuring entities. Members are bound by the Act itself, which requires…
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There are external means of verifying tenders, and this is done through appropriate committees set up by the PPCC.[1] The first committee is the…
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66
69/100
Does the country have legislation in place to discourage and punish collusion between bidders for defence and security contracts?
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The PPCC law forbids collusion.[1] Under this law, specific provisions are designed to prevent collusion between bidders and public officials, and to safeguard the…
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In Liberia, PPCC officials have the authority to punish acts of corruption or collusion in procurement processes. Under the Amended and Restated Public Procurement…
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Liberia’s procurement legislation under the Public Procurement and Concessions Act (2010) and the 2022 Anti-Corruption Act provides for sanctions against collusion, including debarment, fines,…
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Several training sessions have been conducted. However, this training might involve foundational topics and frequently asked questions, such as: what is procurement? What type…
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67
38/100
Are there mechanisms and procedures that ensure that contractors meet their obligations on reporting and delivery?
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There are formal reporting requirements outlined in the PPCC law.[1] For example, the PPCC is required to report on non-performance of contractual obligations under…
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Information regarding contracts and post-award by the procurement authority is rarely released to the public. While the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission has launched…
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Procurement officials are formally required to monitor contract implementation through Contract Monitoring Units (CMUs) established within procuring entities, under the oversight of the PPCC.[1]…
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Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Act (PPCA, 2010) allows sanctions for contract breaches, including debarment for serious non-performance. It empowers the Public Procurement &…
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68
63/100
Are there mechanisms in place to allow companies to complain about perceived malpractice in procurement, and are companies protected from discrimination when they use these mechanisms?
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Under the Public Procurement and Concessions Act (PPCA), companies can initially file complaints directly with the procuring entity responsible for the procurement process. Upon…
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The PPCA establishes the Complaints, Appeals, and Review Panel (CARP)—its composition, presidential appointment, procedures, powers, confidentiality, and remedy provisions are detailed in the Act.…
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There is not enough information to score this indicator. Liberia’s PPCA establishes a formal complaints route via the PPCC’s Complaints, Appeals and Review Panel…
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Section 44(2) of the PPCC establishes that a potential bidder shall only be debarred from participation in procurement on the following grounds: – (a)…
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Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Act (PPCA) provides for sanctions against suppliers engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices, including contract termination, damages, and debarment…
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Although the law is clear on what action to take when collusion and other malpractices occur, there is little evidence to suggest that these…
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70
0/100
When negotiating offset contracts, does the government specifically address corruption risk by imposing anti-corruption due diligence on contractors and third parties?
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There is no specification in the PPCC Law regarding offset contracts. Offset contracting is not covered by Act.[1]
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General anti-corruption/due diligence requirements exist under the PPCC, but they apply to all procurement/concessions, not to offsets [1]. While Liberia has general anti-corruption and…
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Liberia does have general reporting obligations: procuring entities must submit quarterly procurement reports to the PPCC, and the PPCC publishes compliance summaries. However, these…
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As of now, Liberia does not have a formal legal framework or documented implementation practices specifically governing offset contracts in its defence procurement process.…
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As offset contracts are not stipulated in the legal framework, there are no monitoring mechanisms or information regarding report and delivery obligations.[1][2]
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As offset contracts are not stipulated in the legal framework, there are no procedures for enforcement mechanisms.[1][2] If there is no legal framework for…
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Liberia does not regulate or practice offset contracting in its defence procurement. As such, there is no evidence of offset contracts being awarded on…
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73
25/100
How strongly does the government control the company’s use of agents and intermediaries in the procurement cycle?
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Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Act does not define or restrict the use of “intermediaries” (such as agents or brokers) as a distinct category,…
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PPCC’s compliance reports mention some entities failed to report or misapplied procedures, but these refer to procuring entities, not private intermediaries.[1] No public cases…
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74
25/100
Are the principal aspects of the financing package surrounding major arms deals, (such as payment timelines, interest rates, commercial loans or export credit agreements) made publicly available prior to the signing of contracts?
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The UN Security Council lifted Liberia’s arms embargo in Resolution 2309 (2016), enabling the country to acquire weapons under national control mechanisms.[1] Since then,…
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75
NS/100
How common is it for defence acquisition decisions to be based on political influence by selling nations?
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. Since the end of the civil war, almost all defence acquisitions have been externally…
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The government’s justification for military aid from the US in terms of restructuring the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and strengthening Liberia’s postwar military…
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. Liberians are keen on maintaining the old historic relations with the United States of…
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0
NA/100
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Government Policy
Q57
NA/100
Does the country have legislation covering defence and security procurement with clauses specific to corruption risks, and are any items exempt from these laws?
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Q58
NA/100
Is the defence procurement cycle process, from assessment of needs, through contract implementation and sign-off, all the way to asset disposal, disclosed to the public?
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Q59
NA/100
Are defence procurement oversight mechanisms in place and are these oversight mechanisms active and transparent?
View QuestionCapability Gap and Requirements Definition
Q62
NA/100
What procedures and standards are companies required to have – such as compliance programmes and business conduct programmes – in order to be able to bid for work for the Ministry of Defence or armed forces?
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Q63
NA/100
Are procurement requirements derived from a national defence and security strategy, and are procurement decisions well-audited? Are defence purchases based on clearly identified and quantified requirements?
View QuestionTender Solicitation, Assessment and Contract Award
Q64
NA/100
Is defence procurement generally conducted as open competition or is there a significant element of single-sourcing (that is, without competition)?
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Q65
NA/100
Are tender boards subject to regulations and codes of conduct and are their decisions subject to independent audit to ensure due process and fairness?
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Q66
NA/100
Does the country have legislation in place to discourage and punish collusion between bidders for defence and security contracts?
View QuestionContract Delivery and In-Service Support
Q67
NA/100
Are there mechanisms and procedures that ensure that contractors meet their obligations on reporting and delivery?
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Q68
NA/100
Are there mechanisms in place to allow companies to complain about perceived malpractice in procurement, and are companies protected from discrimination when they use these mechanisms?
View QuestionOffset Contracts
Q70
NA/100
When negotiating offset contracts, does the government specifically address corruption risk by imposing anti-corruption due diligence on contractors and third parties?
View QuestionAgents / Brokers
Q73
NA/100
How strongly does the government control the company’s use of agents and intermediaries in the procurement cycle?
View QuestionFinancing Package
Q74
NA/100
Are the principal aspects of the financing package surrounding major arms deals, (such as payment timelines, interest rates, commercial loans or export credit agreements) made publicly available prior to the signing of contracts?
View QuestionSeller Influence
Q75
NA/100