CENTAL Launches Corruption Case Tracker -Says Tracker Will Help Easily Access Cases
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By H Matthew Turry
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), yesterday launched a Corruption Case Tracker (CCT) to support its ongoing national efforts to address the issue of corruption in Liberia.
Corruption Case Tracker (CCT), under its National Integrity Building and Anti-Corruption Program, is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, CENTAL Executive Director Anderson Miamen said the Corruption Case Tracker is a groundbreaking online platform designed to enhance transparency and accountability in the handling of corruption cases through making information about their nature, scope, location, timeline, and other details available and accessible to the public.
According to the CENTAL boss, the platform will enhance transparency and foster increased engagement by providing the public and stakeholders with real-time access to case details and updates.
He added by saying, that increase accountability by holding government agencies responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption cases.
“Strengthen collaboration among citizens, media, civil society, government agencies, and international organizations in addressing corruption in Liberia, including funding, managing and sustaining the CCT. And solicit stakeholders’ commitments and inputs that will enhance the quality, usefulness, management, and sustainability of the Corruption Case Tracker”, he said.
Miamen further indicated the CCT will help foster information sharing and collaboration among government agencies, civil society, and the public in the fight against corruption, especially around managing and sustaining the CCT.
Leading anti-corruption Civil Society boss, said: “Despite significant strides in promoting good governance and the rule of law, Liberia continues to grapple with systemic corruption and its negative impacts on society, development, public service delivery, and other well-meaning efforts.
He noted that independent, up-to-date, and consolidated details about various corruption cases are not readily available to the public to make informed decisions.
“The CCT addresses this gap by offering a transparent and accessible platform that provides real-time updates on corruption cases, ensuring accountability from relevant authorities and empowering Liberians, the media, civil society and other stakeholders to monitor and meaningfully engage with the process”, Miamen explained.
He noted that CENTAL will continue to strengthen engagements and partnerships with integrity institutions and other stakeholders to gather relevant information to populate and update the Tracker;
He further indicated that CENTAL will implement multi-faceted public awareness campaigns and initiatives to promote the CCT’s use, and develop partnerships with media outlets for regular reporting on tracker updates and contents.
We will establish a monitoring and evaluation mechanism to assess the platform’s utilization impact, and train civil society organizations and investigative journalists on how to effectively and efficiently use the CCT to enhance their work.
While concluding, Anderson Miamen said, “By launching the Corruption Case Tracker, CENTAL aims to empower Liberians with the knowledge and tools necessary to hold their government accountable and drive positive change in the fight against corruption.
Noting that CENTAL aims to partner with state and non-state actors to document and highlight progress made in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting corruption cases as well as challenges that must be addressed to enhance and scale up anti-corruption and integrity building efforts in the country.
While launching the Corruption Case Tracker, the Program Officer for Democracy and Human Right at the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia said the support to CENTAL and other stakeholders indicates that Sweden remains committed to continue its support Liberia in the fight against corruption, “and we are looking forward to seeing Liberia reducing its corruption”.
“We all know that transparency and accountability are important for inclusive development. To ensure that state resources are used for the intended purpose –to contribute to development in Liberia”, she noted.
She added by saying, “In order for this to happen it is not enough with just the passage of laws and establishment of institutions, but institutions need to be resourced and for this to happen there needs to be a political will.
“I am happy to be here today, to launch the Corruption Case Tracker, a tool where citizens, journalists, civil society activists and others are able to get updated information and to follow-up on corruption cases to demand justice and combat impunity”, she said.
The Swedish Envoy said: “Knowing how difficult it can be to keep track of corruption allegations reported in the media, the Corruption Case Tracker aims to provide a one-stop-shop for updated and fact-checked information.
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