MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has launched its 2025 Policy Brief on Governance and Anti-Corruption in Liberia.

The new report takes a closer look at how the government is performing under Pillar Four of the ARREST Agenda, which focuses on transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Naymote Executive Director, Eddie Jarwolo, stressed that while there have been some positive steps, corruption and weak accountability remain major challenges that threaten progress.

Director Jarwolo said,” The report is meant to help both the Liberian government and citizens track reforms and push for stronger institutions that serve the public interest”.

He called on all Liberians to join the fight against corruption, saying good governance is everyone’s business.

Meanwhile, the 2025 Policy Brief is part of Naymote’s ongoing effort to promote integrity, strengthen democracy, and ensure that leaders deliver on their promises.

Executive Director Jarwolo said,” The policy brief aims to guide policymakers, civil society, and citizens in holding government accountable and fostering reforms that promote trust and efficiency in public service”.

He emphasized that fighting corruption is not just the government’s responsibility, but a collective national effort necessary for sustainable development and social justice.

At the same time, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has pledged its support to promoting good governance and the fight against corruption in Liberia.

Speaking at the official launch of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development’s 2025 Policy Brief on Governance and Anti-Corruption, Deputy Gender Minister for Research, Policy, and Planning, Curtis Dorley, described corruption and weak governance as major threats to the well-being of ordinary Liberians.

Minister Dorley said,” The governance and anti-corruption are not abstract policy issues, but have real and daily impacts on the lives of citizens, especially women, children, and persons with disabilities”.

He noted that Pillar Four of the Government’s ARREST Agenda, which focuses on governance and anti-corruption, lies at the heart of Liberia’s development priorities.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that social development and good governance go hand in hand, and called on all stakeholders to continue working together and to place the needs of Liberia’s most vulnerable at the center of every reform and policy decision.

Meanwhile, the Naymote Policy Brief calls for stronger enforcement of anti-corruption laws, greater transparency in public spending, and meaningful citizen participation in governance. It also urges the empowerment of oversight institutions to operate independently.