PPCC Board Chair Calls for Renewed Commitment to Transparency & Integrity

The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), Dr. Ivan F. Camanor, has urged renewed national commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance as the Commission celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Speaking during a ceremony held at the PPCC Headquarters on Capitol Hill, Monrovia, Dr. Camanor described the milestone as not just an institutional anniversary, but a defining chapter in Liberia’s pursuit of integrity in the management of public resources.

“It is with great honor and humility that I stand before you today to celebrate twenty years of the establishment of the PPCC. This is not merely an anniversary; it is a milestone in Liberia’s ongoing journey toward transparency, accountability, and good governance,” Dr. Camanor stated.

Reflecting on the Commission’s establishment, the Chairman recalled that PPCC was bon out of a national vision to ensure that the use of public funds would be guided by fairness, competition, and transparency. He noted that over the past two decades, the Commission has evolved into a cornerstone of governance reform through policy formulation, oversight, and institutional guidance.

“Through its work, the PPCC has helped Liberia shift from non-transparent practices to processes that increasingly embrace openness,” he said, highlighting the Commission’s achievements in developing regulations, training procurement officers, and introducing systems that minimize waste and corruption.

Dr. Camanor, however, emphasized that the celebration should not only focus on past achievements but also on the road ahead. “Twenty years of progress must serve as the foundation for the next active years of transformation,” he remarked. “Our vision must be one where every procurement decision is made in the best interest of the Liberian people and where concessions translate into real opportunities for our citizens.”
He extended appreciation to development partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector for their sustained collaboration and support to the Commission’s work. Most importantly, he recognized the Liberian people for their continued demand for transparency and accountability in governance.

“As we celebrate this twentieth anniversary, let us recommit ourselves to the ideals that inspired the PPCC’s creation,” Dr. Camanor urged. He called for strengthened enforcement of procurement laws, expanded use of technology in monitoring processes, and continuous professional development for procurement practitioners nationwide.

Concluding his remarks, the PPCC Chairman reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to fostering a governance culture where public resources are used for the public good and institutions remain stronger than individuals.
“Twenty years is a proud achievement,” he said. “But the real measure of our success will be the legacy we leave behind, a Liberia where accountability is not an aspiration but a reality.”

The PPCC 20th Anniversary Celebration brought together government officials, representatives of international development partners, members of civil society, and private sector stakeholders to reflect on the Commission’s achievements and chart the path forward for Liberia’s procurement and concession systems.

Other members of the Board of Commissioners, including Bishop Matthew Kantan, Robert Clark, Roosevelt Woods, and Atty. Edrick Noah, also attended the program.