Today, the Ministry of Education convened Day One of Early Market Engagement under the EXCEL Project.

Today, the Ministry of Education convened Day One of Early Market Engagement under the EXCEL Project, focused on strengthening foundational learning in public primary schools.

The engagement brought together contractors involved in classroom construction and renovation and suppliers of ICT and related equipment for schools. Discussions centered on delivery capacity, implementation realities, and what is required to support effective teaching and learning in the early grades across Liberia.

Speaking at the opening, Minister of Education Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah emphasized that foundational learning remains a core national priority and that safe classrooms and appropriate learning technologies are essential to improving early grade outcomes. She stressed the importance of engaging the market early to ensure readiness, quality, and value for money.

The Minister clarified that Early Market Engagement is not a bidding process, but a planning step to strengthen procurement and implementation. She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency and accountability, while encouraging qualified Liberian firms to position themselves to support education delivery in line with procurement rules.

Additional engagement sessions will follow tomorrow with other service providers critical to foundational learning.