Monrovia – The House of Representatives’ Committee on Elections and Inauguration has concluded a one-day Interagency-Legislative Peer Review Meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration among key national institutions involved in data governance and the electoral process.
The meeting, held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, was chaired by Representative Thomas Romeo Quioh of Sinoe County District #1, who also heads the House Committee on Elections and Inauguration.
The session brought together representatives from the National Elections Commission (NEC), the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), and the National Identification Registry (NIR) for a comprehensive technical review of current data coordination efforts.
The review focused on key areas such as demographic data synchronization, institutional readiness within the national statistical system, and the development of interagency data-sharing protocols. These discussions are seen as vital to improving electoral transparency, national planning, and coordination across Liberia’s governance institutions.
In his opening remarks, Representative Quioh underscored the importance of legislative oversight in ensuring efficient coordination among state agencies. He stated that the committee is committed to identifying legal gaps, role ambiguities, and capacity challenges that could hinder effective collaboration. He emphasized the need for legislative support in areas such as budget allocations, statutory amendments, and policy reforms to strengthen institutional mandates.
“The peer review process is part of our responsibility as lawmakers. We are looking at how our laws and institutions function together. The goal is to support a coordinated approach to managing data that is essential for elections, national identity, and governance,” Representative Quioh said.
The National Identification Registry was represented by Executive Director Andrew Peters, who presented an overview of the NIR’s current operations, technical capacities, and the status of citizen enrollment across the country.
The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services was led by Director General Richard Ngafuan and his deputy directors, who delivered a presentation on LISGIS’s national data systems, challenges, and ongoing alignment with governance processes.
Each institution provided updates on their data management systems, highlighting opportunities and constraints in linking national demographic information with electoral data.
Participants agreed that better coordination would help reduce duplication, improve transparency, and ensure the integrity of Liberia’s voter registration process and national development planning.
At the conclusion of the session, the House Committee announced it will compile a comprehensive report capturing the outcomes and recommendations from the meeting. The report will be submitted to the full Plenary of the House of Representatives for consideration and further legislative action.
The Interagency-Legislative Peer Review Meeting is part of the committee’s broader strategy to enhance Liberia’s democratic infrastructure and improve coordination between institutions central to the country’s electoral and governance framework.
