This history traces the development and reforms of public procurement in Congo from the colonial era to the 2009 reform. This process was marked by three main phases, each responding to specific challenges and institutional changes.
The initial legal framework for public procurement in Congo was established by Decree No. 58-61 of March 9, 1959, under colonial administration. This decree aimed to regulate the awarding of administrative contracts, with emphasis on contracts concluded by the administration.
After independence, the decree was amended to better meet the country's development needs:
The 1982 reform was motivated by economic and political reasons. Decree No. 82-329 of April 22, 1982 introduced new regulations structured around new entities:
Central Commission for State Contracts and Procurement - Created by Decree No. 82-368 of April 29, 1982. Placed under the authority of the President of the Republic.
Central Directorate for State Contracts and Procurement - Created by Decree No. 82/367 of April 29, 1982. Main body for public procurement management.
The General Delegation for Major Works (DGGT) was created by Decree No. 2002-371 of December 3, 2002. It was responsible for awarding contracts for structuring projects with a value equal to or greater than 500 million CFA francs.
The DGGT marked a desire for specialization in the management of major infrastructure projects, reflecting the growing importance of major public investments.
The underperformance of the previous regulation justified a major new reform:
