By: Patrick Germenee Moryor | Contact info: 0887654565 / 0775250413
Margibi County: The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia in partnership with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, has conducted a day-long anti-corruption training for County Service Center, County Council, and local government officials in Grand Bassa, Margibi, and Bong Counties.
The initiative forms part of the “Strengthening Political Governance and Accountability in Liberi Project”, a three-year project funded by the Embassy of Ireland. Held under the theme “Anti-Corruption for Improved Accountability and Service Delivery at the Local Level”, the training aimed to strengthen accountability and improve public service delivery at the local level.
Giving an overview of the program, Mr. Andrew D. Johnson, Project Assistant at CENTAL, highlighted the core objectives of the initiative. “This training is intended to enhance anti-corruption efforts at County Service Center and improve accountability in service delivery, while also strengthening collaboration among local governance actors,” he said. He added that the program also seeks to deepen participants’ understanding of national anti-corruption laws. According to him, the training targets 30 participants from each county, totaling 90 participants across the three project counties.
During the sessions, Mr. Siafa S. Kamara, ALAC Coordinator at CENTAL, delivered a presentation on understanding anti-corruption and the roles of stakeholders. He stressed the importance of collective responsibility in combating corruption. “Fighting corruption is not the responsibility of one institution alone; it requires the active involvement of all stakeholders to ensure effective and transparent service delivery”, Kamara told participants.
Also speaking, Mr. Alfred D. Karnley, Prevention Officer at CENTAL, provided insights into national anti-corruption laws, focusing on prevention and compliance. Meanwhile, Mr. Andrew D. Johnson presented on the CENTAL Case Tracker, underscoring its relevance in promoting transparency and accountability. “The CENTAL Case Tracker is a key tool in the fight against corruption, and we encourage all of you to report cases and regularly follow updates to ensure accountability is achieved”, he urged them.
Participants from the three counties praised CENTAL and LACC for their continued commitment to building their capacity in anti-corruption practices. They described the training as impactful and timely, noting that it builds on previous engagements. The participants pledged to apply the knowledge gained to improve service delivery in their respective institutions.
