Guinea rolls out e-procurement platform engineered in Rwanda

The government of Guinea Conkary has unveiled Telemo, its new e-procurement system engineered in Rwanda. ALSO READ: Kagame on AI: Success will depend on which problems we choose to apply it to The launch, held on November 14, coincided with the closing of the Transform Africa Summit 2025, held in Conakry as the city hosted Heads of State, government delegations, regional innovators, and global ICT leaders for the first time in West Africa. The development of Telemo began on 14 September 2023, when Guinea partnered with Rwanda to modernise its procurement processes and shift away from fragmented, paper-based procedures. This collaboration has now produced a fully digital platform designed to enhance transparency, strengthen accountability, and streamline the management of public tenders. ALSO READ: Rwanda’s Rwf280bn digital project halfway done – official According to Rose Pola Pricemou, Guniea's Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, the country is entering a new era. “Our wealth is no longer limited to what lies underground, but now lies in talent, ideas, and technology,” she said. Pricemou added that at a time when nations are increasingly defined by their ability to harness technology, Guinea is determined to position itself at the forefront. Jean-Freddy Makuza, Chief Financial Officer at Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), said Telemo will significantly strengthen Guinea’s procurement ecosystem. ALSO READ: How Rwanda contributes to South-South cooperation through knowledge sharing “This transition will reduce administrative delays, enhance transparency, and improve the traceability of tender procedures. It will also build the capacity of institutions and procurement officials, enabling more efficient and accountable service delivery,” he explained. Makuza emphasized that Telemo is part of a broader continental effort led by Rwanda to support digital governance reforms across Africa under its South-South cooperation framework. “Rwanda is currently co-developing an Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) for the Kingdom of Eswatini, while also engaging with several countries seeking to digitise their public finance management, procurement, and justice sector systems,” he noted. ALSO READ: Rwanda Cooperation moves to share home-grown initiatives, know-how with other countries Makuza added that these collaborations also demonstrate how African nations can successfully share practical expertise and deploy home-grown solutions that align with local development priorities. He noted that the partnership with Guinea reflects the deepening ties between the two countries and reinforces Rwanda’s reputation as a trusted technical partner. “This collaboration shows how African-built digital systems can be transferred, customised, and scaled to meet another country’s needs,” he said. ALSO READ: How Rwanda’s exported digital solutions promote South-South cooperation Since 2018, Rwanda has deployed digital solutions in Chad, Eswatini, Guinea, and Kenya, signed more than 18 cooperation agreements, and hosted over 7,600 visitors from 70 countries seeking to learn from its governance and technology experience. RCI officials said that these engagements blend policy advisory, institutional reform, hands-on demonstration, and co-design approaches that support long-term sustainability. Many of Rwanda’s exported solutions have since become catalysts for national digital transformation strategies, contributing to the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020-2030). ALSO READ: Rwanda's High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria tasked to expand digital projects

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Guinea rolls out e-procurement platform engineered in Rwanda