Monrovia – Twenty representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) and media institutions are participating in a three-day capacity-building training on legislative monitoring, organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multi-Party Democracy (NIMD).
The training is part of the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project, co-funded by the European Union, Irish Aid, and the Embassy of Sweden.
The initiative aims to strengthen legislative transparency, citizen participation, and inclusive governance in Liberia. Running from September 10–12, the program is designed to enhance the capacity of CSOs and media actors to proactively monitor and promote legislative openness.
Promoting Transparency and Accountability
In his opening remarks, Cllr. Oscar Bloh, NIMD Country Director, emphasized that transparency, participation, and inclusion are essential pillars of effective legislative monitoring. He encouraged participants to apply the knowledge gained beyond the training room.
“If the knowledge gained is not translated into action, it will amount to a waste of both time and resources,” said Cllr. Oscar Bloh
He also highlighted the importance of sustained engagement, noting that Liberia ranked among the lowest globally in the 2022 Open Parliamentary Report and did not participate in the most recent Open Parliamentary Index, leaving its current standing unclear.
Institutional Support for Civil Society Engagement
Mildred Siryon, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, presented on “The Legislative Process in Liberia. From Bill to Law.”
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