Evaluating the Effectiveness of Public Procurement Methods Under Ghana’s Act: A Systematic Literature Review

The study reviews the effectiveness of public procurement methods in Ghana as enshrined in the Public Procurement Act.The study adopted a Systematic Literature Review for the purpose of reviewing the repeated challenges and current reforms within the procurement scenery.The aim of the review was to identify the challenges that undermine efficiency, transparency, and accountability within the public sector.Empirical and conceptual insights were synthesized from the 39 pools of selected sources.These sources include peer-reviewed journal articles, reports from government institutions, and policy reports published between 2012 and 2025.Thematic analysis is employed to identify recurrent challenges and reforms.The discussion presents a bleak image of the situation in the public procurement system in Ghana that is still struggling with structural problems.There is a lack of institutional capacity, absence of adequate regulation enforcement, and rampant political favors.Fiscal discrepancy, a lack of developed digital framework, and the absence of stakeholder participation also add to the complications.The introduction of Ghana Electronic Procurement System and projects based on blockchain technology with the potential of enhancing transparency and efficiency are impeded by lack of infrastructural and human capital.The comprehensive legal framework is characterized by poor implementation and monitoring.There is the need for holistic policy intervention that integrates law reforms with capacity building, techno-upgrade and participatory governance.Particular attention should be given to investing in anti-corruption, in digital infrastructure, and in training procurement workforce are essential to operationalize these reforms and achieve value-for-money procurement.