Integrity Watch Liberia

17/07/2026

Integrity Watch Liberia have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Liberia Senate Committee on Investment and Concessions, a significant step toward strengthening oversight, transparency, and accountability in the management of concession agreements.

The MoU was signed on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Capitol Building in Monrovia.

Through this partnership, Integrity Watch Liberia will provide independent technical, research, and advisory support to the Senate Committee, helping to strengthen evidence-based oversight of concession agreements and promote greater transparency in the governance of Liberia’s natural resources.

This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to ensuring that concession agreements are implemented in a manner that safeguards the public interest, promotes accountability, and delivers meaningful benefits for all Liberians.

01/07/2026

Strengthening Civil Society to Advance Tax Justice and Domestic Resource Mobilization

Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL) convened a specialized training for 13 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) – Scaling Up Tax Justice (SCUT IV) Project to strengthen their capacity on Beneficial Ownership Data, Tax Expenditure Analysis, and Fiscal Leakages.

The training is part of IWL’s commitment to equipping civil society with the knowledge and analytical tools needed to promote evidence-based advocacy, strengthen public oversight, and advance transparency and accountability in public finance.

By enhancing CSOs’ ability to identify revenue leakages, scrutinize tax incentives, and promote beneficial ownership transparency, the initiative contributes to stronger domestic resource mobilization and ensures that Liberia’s public resources are managed in the best interest of its citizens.

Together, we are building a more transparent, accountable, and fiscally responsible Liberia.

05/06/2026

For decades, women in Liberia have led the way in advocating for justice and peace following two devastating civil wars. When the government took steps to establish an office for the new War and Economic Crimes Court, local organisations stepped in to ensure that women’s voices and priorities shape how justice is delivered.

With support from the UN Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund under the Rapid Response Window, Integrity Watch Liberia and the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) worked closely with officials to design a framework for the new court that directly addresses the severe impacts of wartime sexual and gender-based violence.

By organising public campaigns and community education sessions across seven counties, they helped over ten thousand people better understand the court's purpose and countered misperceptions regarding witness protection and regional stability.

Read more: https://www.c-r.org/learning-hub/integrity-watch-liberia-and-wongosol-helping-liberias-war-and-economic-crimes-court

04/06/2026

With support from the Government of Ireland through the project “Strengthening Inclusive Governance and Accountability in Liberia’s Natural Resource Sector,” Integrity Watch Liberia has developed a comprehensive Concession Compliance Monitoring Platform for the National Bureau of Concessions (NBC).

The platform will enable the NBC to monitor, verify, track, and publicly report on the performance of concession companies across Liberia in near real-time, strengthening transparency, accountability, and oversight in the sector.

What makes this achievement particularly special is that this solution was not developed in Washington, London, or elsewhere, it was designed and built right here in Liberia by Integrity Watch Liberia.

In less than five years, IWL has demonstrated that local institutions can develop innovative, world-class solutions to address Liberia’s governance challenges. We are proud to contribute to a future where Liberia’s natural resources are managed transparently, responsibly, and for the benefit of all Liberians.

Our sincere appreciation goes to the Government of Ireland, the National Bureau of Concessions, and all partners who continue to support this important work.

Liberian innovation. Liberian solutions.

30/05/2026

Integrity Watch Liberia is proud to announce the signing of a renewed three-year partnership agreement with Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), with funding support from NORAD, under the project:

“SCALING UP TAX JUSTICE: ADVANCING ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE”

Valued at approximately US$270,000, this three-year initiative will strengthen efforts to promote:

-Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM)
-Tax Justice and Economic Justice
-Transparency and Financial Integrity
-Accountability in Natural Resource Governance
-Civil Society Engagement in Global Tax Policy Discussions
-Investigative Journalism on Taxation, Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows

Through this partnership, Integrity Watch Liberia will work with civil society organizations, journalists, lawmakers, youth and women groups, and other stakeholders to strengthen public oversight, promote policy reforms, and ensure that Liberia derives maximum benefits from its natural resources and public revenues.

As Liberia continues to seek sustainable pathways to development, strengthening tax justice, transparency, and accountability remains critical to ensuring that public resources work for the people.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Tax Justice Network Africa and NORAD for their continued partnership and confidence in our work.

Together, we are advancing a more transparent, accountable, and economically just Liberia.

05/05/2026

MONROVIA — Integrity Watch Liberia has held high-level talks with a delegation from the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), focusing on how digital technology can strengthen transparency, combat corruption and improve public accountability in Liberia.

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Integrity Watch Liberia has held high-level talks with a delegation from the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), focusing on how digital technology can strengthen transparency, combat corruption and improve public accountability in Liberia.

04/05/2026

Over the weekend, we had the distinguished honor of hosting a high-level delegation from the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission at the offices of Integrity Watch Liberia.

The delegation included H.E. Ms. Nicola Clase, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission Country-Specific Configuration (Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Sweden to the United Nations), Mr. Olubukola Arowobusoye, Chief of the Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch, Mr. Julius Kramer of the Permanent Mission of Sweden, and Mr. Salim Yousfi of the Permanent Mission of Morocco, representing the Chair.

Their visit provided an important opportunity to showcase the work we are doing through the TALKAY mobile and web platforms—an innovative, citizen-centered digital solution designed to combat corruption, strengthen accountability, and amplify community voices across Liberia.

We engaged in rich and forward-looking discussions on how technology can be leveraged to enhance transparency, support inclusive governance, and contribute to sustainable peacebuilding efforts. The delegation expressed strong interest in the platform’s impact, particularly in enabling real-time reporting, strengthening institutional responsiveness, and fostering trust between citizens and public institutions.

For us, this moment is deeply significant.

Just a little over five years ago, Integrity Watch Liberia was established with a bold vision—to challenge corruption, promote transparency, and ensure that governance systems work for the people. Today, seeing our work recognized and engaged at such a high international level is both humbling and inspiring.

These achievements are made possible through the continued support of partners such as the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, whose investment is helping to drive innovation and impact at the intersection of technology, governance, and peacebuilding.

We remain committed to pushing boundaries, scaling solutions like TALKAY, and working collaboratively to build a more transparent, accountable, and just Liberia.

29/04/2026

Integrity Watch Liberia is pushing new boundaries in using technology to advance good governance.

Yesterday, IWL convened a technical working session at the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative office to review the Civil Society Digital Annual Mining Concession Compliance Scorecards—an innovative tool designed to strengthen oversight, monitor compliance, and promote accountability in Liberia’s extractive sector.

Supported by the Embassy of Ireland in Liberia under the project “Strengthening Inclusive Governance and Accountability in Liberia’s Natural Resources Sector, Phase ll“. This evidence-based platform provides an independent way to assess how mining companies and concession agreements are meeting their legal, environmental, and social obligations. Its goal is to empower civil society, inform policymakers, and ensure Liberia’s natural resources create real benefits for citizens.

The session brought together key stakeholders, including Ministry of Mines and Energy, National Bureau of Concessions, Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia, and Embassy of Ireland in Liberia.

Discussions focused on refining the methodology and indicators to ensure the scorecards are credible, practical, and aligned with sector realities. The technical contributions shared will strengthen the tool as a trusted mechanism for monitoring compliance and driving reforms.

This collaboration highlights a growing collective commitment to transparency, stronger oversight, and responsible natural resource governance in Liberia.

23/04/2026

Tune in to Bushrod 98.1 FM at 9:15 AM on Friday, April 24, as our Executive Director and Policy Analyst join the Today’s Conversation morning talk show.

They will share key insights and provide deeper analysis from our latest report on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Liberia.

23/04/2026

The ASM sector in Liberia faces systemic crisis due to unregulated mechanized mining posing severe environmental and economic threats, requiring urgent governance and regulatory action.

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https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/gold-rush-chaos-threatens-rivers-power-and-governance/article_d238622d-fe8d-4f57-b13e-d9658c3b90ba.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwdGRleARWswlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeS1lRb1FswyTwgA0xBmTt1mQXVaSVrV1op9qNjrx835EnwmU0HhV72xKrSYk_aem_UyV_jm-3gfxIxARGVJ8omA

The ASM sector in Liberia faces systemic crisis due to unregulated mechanized mining posing severe environmental and economic threats, requiring urgent governance and regulatory action.