LACC and CENTAL Review Corruption Case Tracker with Irish Embassy

The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), alongside the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), held a review session for the Corruption Case Tracker today at LACC Headquarters. Funded by the Embassy of Ireland, the meeting convened key stakeholders to evaluate the tracker's progress, pinpoint hurdles, and find ways to make the tool more effective. LACC Chairperson, Alexandra K. Zoe, opened the session by reaffirming the Commission’s drive to build stronger anti-corruption partnerships noting that the tracker launched in 2024, is a vital resource for spotting institutional gaps and sharpening accountability. Cllr. Zoe stressed that partner feedback is vital for the LACC's growth. She pointed out that corruption remains a major barrier to Liberia’s development and urged the technical team to dive deep into the review, asking tough questions to find practical ways to improve the platform. Gerald Considine, the Ambassador of Ireland to Liberia, shared promising data regarding the platform’s reach. Since its inception: • 126 cases have been documented. • 3 convictions have been successfully secured. • 500 daily users on average visit the site, ranging from government officials to everyday citizens. Ambassador Considine called these figures encouraging and promised Ireland’s steady support for Liberia’s transparency efforts. In closing remark, Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) Executive Director Anderson D. Miamen commended the high level of stakeholder involvement, noting that holding the review directly at the LACC saved on costs, allowing more funding to go toward the project's actual goals rather than administrative overhead.