MONROVIA, LIBERIA–The Head of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Fiscal Investigations, Shine Williams, is calling for stronger anti-corruption measures in Liberia.
In an interview on Monday, October 6, 2025, Williams recommended shifting the country’s anti-graft approach from reactive enforcement to proactive integrity safeguard.
According to him, the fight against corruption must move from enforcement to foresight, from isolation to collaboration, and from reaction to prevention.
The LRA Head of Fiscal Investigations stressed that Liberia stands at a crucial point in the fight for accountable governance, and despite years of institutional reforms, the effort to combat corruption still faces daunting challenges.
These challenges, according to him, include limited enforcement power, scattered initiatives, and a reactive approach that often tackles symptoms rather than underlying causes.
“For Liberia to make a real breakthrough, the next phase of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission’s (LACC) strategic plan must focus on renewal, integration, and prevention”, Williams asserted.
He also urged for closer collaboration among key state institutions, including the General Auditing Commission, Internal Audit Agency, Financial Intelligence Agency, PPCC, Central Bank, and the Ministry of Finance.
By streamlining data-sharing mechanisms and oversight tools, Liberia can bridge the information divide that often facilitates corruption.
The roles of the Private Sector and civil society are equally crucial in this initiative for renewal, and businesses should cultivate a strong culture of compliance that encourages transparency.
Concurrently, civil society organizations must continue to hold public and private institutions accountable and advocate for reforms that serve the public good. Collectively, these stakeholders can create a national integrity ecosystem that fosters systemic change.
Global anti-corruption agencies are currently recognizing the need to address emerging challenges, such as corruption in fragile and conflict-affected zones, and are increasingly leveraging technology to aid their work.
They are also recognizing the crucial role of international cooperation and private sector partnerships in strengthening anti-corruption efforts.
While these recognitions are critical, Williams emphasized the need for civil society to support government reforms by promoting transparency, compliance, and public oversight, noting that digital tools can strengthen accountability across government institutions.
He said,” Public Sector must not only enhance its ability to detect misconduct, but also establish systems that will make corruption difficult to commit and easy to uncover”.
“This entails enhancing internal controls, modernizing compliance frameworks, and ensuring that every public servant is well-versed in their ethical and fiduciary duties,” He noted.
Speaking on watchdog role, the Fiscal Instigator calls civil society to complement government reforms by nurturing a culture of compliance, transparency, and public oversight. Williams’s advocacy reflects an increasing focus on prevention, cooperation, and innovation in the fight against corruption in Liberia.
Additionally, embracing digital transformation presents Liberia with a significant opportunity to establish transparency as the standard for governance.
Meanwhile, Williams says fighting corruption must align with inclusive development priorities, reaffirming that for Liberia to attain sustainable growth, anti-corruption measures must be thoroughly woven into national development planning and fiscal governance.
As the LACC gears up to roll out its strategic plan over the next five years (2026-2030), one fundamental message is that Liberia’s response to corruption must transition from enforcement to foresight, from isolation to collaboration, and from reaction to prevention.
The LRA Head of Fiscal Investigations believes that by refreshing its vision and maximizing partnerships, technology, and data-driven policymaking.
The LACC can steer the nation toward a future where transparency and accountability become the norm rather than the exception.