By By: Domingo Dargbeh
Monrovia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) recently concluded a three-day anti-corruption training for personnel of integrity institutions and the judiciary.
The training focused on legislation and accountability instruments, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funding from the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.
The project, titled “Empowering Citizens and Communities to Foster Social Accountability and Transparency in Governance and Public Service Delivery,” aimed to enhance justice and transparency by building integrity through collaborative governance.
The training brought together key stakeholders in the fight against corruption to share best practices and strategies for combating corruption effectively.
Participants in the training included representatives from the LACC, the judiciary, integrity government agencies, civil society organizations, and the student community.
The sessions covered topics such as ethics, accountability, anti-corruption laws, and mechanisms for reporting and investigating corruption.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, James Kingsley, the program manager for education and prevention at the LACC, expressed gratitude to the UNDP and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund for their support in organizing the training. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and coordination among integrity institutions and the judiciary to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.
The training concluded with a commitment from all participants to work together to strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Liberia. By building strong partnerships and empowering citizens to hold their leaders accountable, the LACC aims to create a more transparent and accountable government that serves the interests of all citizens.
