Commissioner Etmonia Mueadeh Martin of the Liberia Ombudsman Commission on Friday led a delegation to the One-Day National Integrity Forum, where government institutions, civil society organizations, and international development partners convened to strengthen collaboration in Liberia’s ongoing fight against corruption.
The high-level forum served as a platform for dialogue on promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical governance while exploring practical strategies to improve coordination among institutions responsible for safeguarding public integrity.
The event brought together representatives from the U.S. Embassy, European Union, UNDP Liberia, Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), the Executive Mansion, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, the World Bank, CENTAL, and several civil society organizations committed to advancing integrity and good governance.
Addressing participants, Commissioner Martin underscored the importance of strengthening partnerships between public institutions and civil society, noting that sustained collaboration is critical to achieving meaningful progress in the fight against corruption.
She stressed that anti-corruption initiatives can only deliver lasting results when government agencies, oversight institutions, and citizens work collectively to uphold transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
According to Commissioner Martin, forums of this nature provide an important opportunity for stakeholders to exchange ideas, identify challenges, and develop coordinated approaches that reinforce public confidence in state institutions.
She further noted that the National Integrity Forum forms part of broader national efforts to deepen public trust, promote ethical leadership, and reaffirm Liberia’s commitment to good governance through stronger accountability mechanisms.
Participants at the dialogue also discussed the need for enhanced institutional cooperation, increased public participation, and the effective implementation of integrity frameworks aimed at reducing corruption and improving service delivery across the government.
The forum concluded with renewed calls for sustained engagement among integrity institutions, development partners, and civil society to ensure that anti-corruption reforms translate into tangible benefits for the Liberian people.
