AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
Monrovia, Liberia – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia has stressed that despite efforts to combat corruption and advance accountability and transparency, the nation has not done well over the years.
In order to guarantee that public monies are accounted for and transparency becomes the hallmark of good governance, not much work has been done, according to Anderson Miamen, Executive Director of CENTRAL. He spoke at a one-day “Anti-Corruption Policy Dialogue” that was supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and the Swedish Embassy in Liberia.
In the fight against corruption, Anderson D. Miamen praised the Swedish government as well as other local and international partners for their collaboration with civil society organizations, anti-corruption institutions, and the national government, among others.
According to the head of CENTAL, the goal of the discussion is to improve the efficiency of the national budget in supporting anti-corruption programs and changes.
He continued that the event also aims to support evidence-based dialogue and information exchange among interested parties regarding the situation, significance, and advantages of anti-corruption funding in Liberia.
“The purpose of this dialogue is to encourage stakeholders to contribute and support efforts aimed at advocating for increased budgetary support to anti-corruption initiatives and efforts in Liberia.”
The discussion, with the theme “Increasing Funding for Anti-Corruption Efforts, Benefits, and Recommended Actions,” took place in Monrovia on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
The 55th National Legislature’s Speaker, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, pledged during his speech that the Legislature will take the required actions to guarantee an audit and promote accountability and openness.
“In light of the difficulties in combating corruption, the Legislature will undergo significant changes over the next three years, and we are committed to doing so.” We understand the difficulty of combating corruption, particularly when it affects intimate friends, family, or allies in the political, religious, or social spheres.”
Speaker Koffa supported CENTAL’s request, emphasizing the necessity for a domestic revenue audit and increased government funding for integrity organizations.
He claimed that the authority to establish a system for the domestic revenue audit will be granted to the Public Accounts Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Grand Kru County Electoral District #2 Representative demanded a domestic revenue audit, pointing out that the process will expose certain unseen agreements that persistently undermine the nation’s and its citizens’ advancement.
