Monrovia, Liberia – A day-long governance and society debate organized by Lincoln Peace Foundation (LIPF) through its Policy Advocacy Network is anticipated to raise awareness among Liberians about policy advocacy and the role that people play in demanding justice and accountability in the public sector.
The keynote speakers at the symposium will be Liberian lawyer Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, political leader of the Liberian People’s Party, Dr. Jeremiah Z. Whapoe, political leader of the Vision for Liberia Transformation Party, and executive director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo.
The interactive discussion with the theme “Enriching the mind for a better society” will take place on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Wisdom Ministries International in Logan Town, Zondo Town Community.
The program will cover a number of topics, such as “The Impact of Climate Change and Government Intervention” and “The Responsibility of Government and Society in Providing Basic Services.”
The Foundation was established on July 15, 2016, with the intention of bolstering stability, peace, and security in Liberia by offering humanitarian aid, training, and mentorship to its citizens.
In addition, the foundation’s Policy Advocacy Network works to provide analysis of public policies, democratic governance, and the advancement of women’s political representation and involvement, as well as the upholding of the law.
Lincoln G. Peters, Executive Director of LIPF, announced at a significant press conference in Monrovia on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, that the discussion will center on the role of society in holding the government accountable and its responsibilities.
“The purpose of this discourse is to increase Liberians’ abilities to advocate for policies, be accountable for their actions, and uphold constitutionalism. Liberians will be able to hold their government accountable for keeping their promises to the people and upholding the law by using the law to demand things of it after receiving this training.”
The Liberian journalist further argued that Liberian has been unable to demand from their government because most people don’t understand or know the responsibility of the government when its comes to providing basic service for the ordinary Liberian people.
He lamented that its the responsibility of the government to provide for example, to provide quality and affordable education and provide better healthcare and infrastructure service for its people, but its the people rights to demand those things but within the confirm of the law.
You can exercise your rights without waiting for elections. You can threaten to vote against the administration and hold them accountable without waiting for an election. You have the right to utilize the law to make demands on the government at the outset if you observe that it is not producing the required results. Before you can protest, wait to see if the government pays attention.
Reported by: Prince Saah
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