Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL)

19/05/2026

CENTAL Participates in a Stakeholders Workshop on Fishery Sector Governance and Accountability in Accra, Ghana

From May 12-14, 2026, our Executive Director, Anderson D. Miamen, joined others at a training workshop snd learning session on Fishery Sector Governance and Sustainability. Organized by the global Secretariat of the Fishery Transpsrency Initiative ( FiTI), the event brought together state and non-state representatives,( national fishery authorities, civil society, fishing communities, and artisanal, semi-industrial and industrial fishing vessel owners and dealers) from Liberia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, and the global Secretariat of the Fishery Transpsrency Initiative, based in Seychelles.

The objectives of the capacity building workshop and experience sharing and learning session were to:

1. Support FiTI committed counties in Anglophone West Africa to progress from political commitment toward practical implementation readiness by strengthening understanding of FiTzi requirements and identifying concrete national next steps

2. Strengthen understanding of institutional, operational, and stakeholders participation requirements for effective FiTI implementation

3. Present FiTI Standards and key Duport tools and innovations, including the Fishery Information System ( FIS) and Annual Transpsrency Assessment and Compliance Channel and

4. Facilitate Peer Learning, regional cooperation, and practical exchange among participating countries sharing implementation experience and country-specfic insights, including from Seychelles and FiTI Compliant counties.

The Liberian delegation, headed by two representatives from the National Fishery and Acquaculture Authority of Liberia ( NaFAA), reaffirmed the country's commitment to taking the necessary steps to move from Commitment to being a full FiTI Complaint Country in the near future.

Despite other weaknesses in management of it's Fishery Sector, Liberia is ahead of many countries in terms of publishing reports and appreciable data on vessel registration, licensing, and other key processes in the sector.

At the end, the participating countries and FiTI stakeholders committed to continued regional and national Multi-stakeholder collaboration and partnership to ensure effective, efficient and sustainable governance of the Fishery Sector to support local accountability, development, and other well-meaning efforts.

18/05/2026

From the 8th to 15th of May, our Gender and Inclusion team including Clara K. Mallah, Gender and Inclusion Officer, and Andrew D. Johnson, Assistant, has been out in Gbarpolu, Bomi, Rivercess, and Grand Bassa Counties – visiting nurses at one-stop centers, CSOs, gender coordinators, local stakeholders, and persons living with disabilities.

These engagements are aimed at assessing the impact of the different activities in the counties with national support. Additionally, copies of the Open Expenditure Report – validated and completed on October 1, 2025 – were distributed to local stakeholders including superintendents, county council members, and others.

The report presents findings based on data collected from county authorities and field visits conducted between June 2-21, 2025 across six counties—Bomi, Gbarpolu, Rivercess, Grand Bassa, Nimba, and B**g—to assess the progress, challenges, and effectiveness of CSDF-funded projects. The exercise combined site inspections, interviews with county authorities, and consultations with community representatives. Over thirty project sites were covered, including schools, hospitals, markets, bridges, and administrative buildings.

This week, the team will pay visits to Nimba and B**g counties to continue their engagements.

These engagements are part of our National Integrity Building and Anti-Corruption (NIBA) Program with support from the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia through SIDA.
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18/05/2026

Thanks to the Joint Civil Society Anti-Corruption Initiative for their continuous efforts in strengthening the fight against corruption.

The Joint Civil Society Anti-Corruption Initiative — an initiative supported by our National Integrity Building and Anti-Corruption Program with funding from SIDA — is a conglomeration of CBOs and CSOs mounting collective efforts to stand against corruption through awareness-raising, training, and stakeholder engagement.

07/05/2026

Earlier today, May 7, 2026, our Media and Communications team conducted a training for national-level staff on Digital Security and Rights.

The training was aimed at deepening the staff’s understanding of digital rights, online security, organizational digital hygiene, and the rapidly evolving digital environment that shapes advocacy, governance, and activism.

The different sessions presented an opportunity to strengthen internal communication strategies, adopt robust digital security practices, and reinforce accountability measures that ensure our work remains impactful and trustworthy.

The training included presentations on Organizational Digital Hygiene from Claudia Thompson, a Digital Expert. Edward W. Blamo, Communications Officer, presented on Liberia’s Digital Rights and Advocacy Efforts. And Mark Boahndao, our Communications Assistant presented on Troubleshooting and Communications Guidelines for Field Staff.

Previously, our Communication team members were trained by the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) on digital security and rights. The knowledge gained has been stepped down to our national level staff, thereby enhancing institutional capacity and awareness on the subject matter.
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07/05/2026

Yesterday, May 6, 2026, we convened a Technical Review Session in collaboration with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), to review the Corruption Case Tracker at the LACC Headquarters in Monrovia.

The meeting convened key stakeholders from the Ministry of Justice, Independent Information Commission, General Auditing Commission, National Identification Registry, Public Procurement and Concession Commission, and others to evaluate the tracker's progress and solicit recommendations to make the trackers more user-friendly and effective for citizens’ use.

The tracker—a web-based platform—is a repository of information that highlights the status of corruption cases, forms, jurisdictions, sectors, and more. It is a real-time tool that informs citizens, including stakeholders and the international community, about issues of corruption in the country.

Making remarks during the technical review session, Gerald Considine, Ambassador of Ireland to Liberia, lauded the team’s efforts for such a platform that will not only help citizens get abreast with what is happening on corruption but hold their leaders accountable. He said Ireland remains proud to support Civil Society Organizations in promoting good governance and accountability in Liberia.

Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe, Executive Chairperson, LACC, pointed out that corruption remains one of the major barriers to Liberia’s development, but called for collaboration to continue tackling the menace. Also, remarking, Jeffery N. Yates, Head of Secretariat, LEITI, weighed on the fight against corruption, citing that corruption requires everyone’s involvement.

Executive Director, Anderson D. Miamen lauded the different technicians seconded to review the tracker and called for more partnership to strengthen the fight against corruption through different innovative mediums.

Thanks to the Embassy of Ireland in Liberia , Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission LACC, and other Stakeholders for making this Technical Review Session on the Corruption Case Tracker a success.

Kindly visit: www.cct.cental.org.lr to review the tracker and provide feedback for improvement.

01/05/2026

Like many rural communities in Liberia, access to quality and timely healthcare service delivery in Bomi County remains elusive.

And this was why, Sheikh Weefar, an Instructor at the Pentecostal High School in Tubmanburg City, Bomi County, became outraged when his sister, who was scheduled to undergo a procedure, nearly lost her life at the Liberia Government Hospital in Tubmanburg City. “My sister's treatment was delayed because I didn’t match her blood type and couldn’t afford the LD$ 15,000 to purchase blood”, he said during an anti-corruption information session for citizens held Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Tubman Avenue Community, Tubmanburg City, Bomi County. Many rural dwellers lack comprehensive healthcare insurance which poses a burden on households.

Findings from our 2024 State of Corruption Report (SCORE) highlighted amongst many others, that rural dwellers are exposed to corruption, especially in accessing public services. Despite this challenge, the availability of the Advocacy and Legal Advice Center (ALAC), a reporting mechanism for corruption, offers a glimmer of hope for all, including Weefar. “Going forward, I will call the 4432 hotline provided by CENTAL to report anyone who deprives me or my relatives (siblings) of healthcare or other services”, he said.

A delegation from the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia, including Carl-Henrik Olalson Jacobsson, Program Officer, and his colleague Susanna Elmberger, attended the session and remarked.

Program Manager C. Rogget Chea lectured on corruption, its effects on citizens' rights, as well as solicited recommendations aimed at tackling it. Also, Ambrose M. Sudieh, Coordinator of our County Field Officers, provided an overview of our Corruption Case Tracker, an online repository of corruption cases and their statuses.

The activity is a part of our National Integrity Building and Anti-corruption Program (NIBA) funded by the government and people of Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia

01/05/2026

Students taking the initiative to preach anti-corruption and integrity messages in local high schools and communities are inspiring and commendable. It shows young people are embracing responsibility for shaping a culture of accountability. Their actions break the silence that often allows corruption to thrive, while instilling civic values in communities, especially in high schools.

These initiatives are just influencing their peers and families, but also demonstrating that integrity is practical and achievable in everyday choices.

This grassroots leadership builds trust within communities and signals that the fight against corruption is not confined to institutions—it is alive in the voices of youth determined to secure a more transparent and inclusive future.

29/04/2026

In a bid to improve access to basic social services, our team supported local authorities in B**g County to take services closer to those with dire necessity.

The initiative dubbed "Service-on-the-Wheels" was conducted in collaboration with the B**g County Service Center Birth Registration Unit. The activity was organized as part of our Strengthening Political Governance and Accountability in Liberia Project funded by the Embassy of Ireland in Liberia through Irish Aid.

Kindly hit the link to see highlights of the activity.
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Embassy of Ireland in Liberia | Center for Democratic Governance - CDG | NAYMOTE-Liberia
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28/04/2026

Our ALAC Coordinator, Siafa Saah Kamara is currently in Kampala, Uganda attending a week-long event on the Right to Information and Anti-Corruption Report for East Africa.

The event convened ten (10) representatives from different African countries including Liberia, to unveil the findings of Right to Information and Anti-Corruption for East Africa. Esteemed officials from the Ugandan government, including the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, alongside members of the Corruption Court, civil society organizations, and media groups graced the occasion during the launch held earlier today.

Organized by Transparency International, the launch is under the auspices of the “Stopping Impunity for Corruption Through Enhanced Accountability (SICEA)” project, which is being executed across eleven African nations, including Liberia.

27/04/2026

The event, held at the Stella Maris Polytechnic University (SMPU) Campus on Friday, April 24, is part of CENTAL’s ongoing efforts to facilitate student-led initiatives that promote integrity, civic engagement, and collaboration among youth-led Integrity Clubs (I-Clubs) across Liberian campuses.

The intellectual showdown saw intense exchanges between some of the country’s leading academic institutions.

MONROVIA – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) with support from the Swedish Embassy through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) over the weekend hosted a high-stakes inter-university integrity debate in Monrovia. By Francis G.

23/04/2026

“Our issue is not with anti-corruption frameworks because we have several in place. What we need is to address the culture of impunity for corruption”, said Executive Director, Anderson D. Miamen at a high-level stakeholders dialogue on the fight against corruption from a human rights perspective.

The dialogue, held in Monrovia today, April 23, 2026, solicited the views of stakeholders, including Senate Pro Temp Senator Nyonblee Karngar Lawrence, Justice Minister Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh and many others on a rights-based approach to addressing corruption-related crimes, including in light of the future establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Court (NACC).

The Office of the High Commissioner of the United Nations Human Rights organized the forum in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, with Co-funding from the European Union (EU).