Guinea PM: All Contracts Signed Since September 2021 Must Be Disclosed

• Guinean Prime Minister issues instruction to disclose all contracts signed since September 2021.
• Instruction aims to promote transparency in public contract management, in line with Guinean law.
• Lawyers advising clients on government contracts must ensure compliance with the new filing deadline.

The instruction was reportedly given in response to concerns raised about the lack of transparency in government contracting practices.

The Guinean Prime Minister has issued an instruction to various government departments regarding the disclosure of all contracts signed since September 2021. This move is part of a broader effort to promote transparency in public contract management, which has been a topic of discussion between the Presidency and national and international media outlets. The instruction was reportedly given in response to concerns raised about the lack of transparency in government contracting practices. As a result, all contracts signed since September 2021 must be transmitted to the relevant authorities for disclosure.

Guinea has laws and regulations governing public procurement, which aim to ensure transparency and accountability in government contract management. The Guinean contract transparency law requires that all contracts signed by the government be disclosed to the public. However, it appears that this requirement was not consistently enforced, leading to concerns about the lack of transparency in government contracting practices. The Prime Minister's instruction is likely intended to bring Guinea's public procurement practices in line with its legal obligations.

The Prime Minister's instruction has significant implications for lawyers advising clients on government contracts in Guinea. With the new filing deadline, these lawyers must ensure that their clients comply with the Prime Minister's instruction to disclose all contracts signed since September 2021. Failure to do so could result in legal consequences and damage to reputation. The increased transparency required by the instruction will also provide greater accountability for government contracting practices, which is essential for promoting good governance and preventing corruption.

Lawyers advising clients on government contracts in Guinea should watch for the new filing deadline and ensure compliance with the Prime Minister's instruction to disclose all contracts signed since September 2021.

Source: Original reporting via Le Journal de Guinée