The launch marks a renewed national commitment to strengthening integrity, accountability, and transparency across all sectors of government and society.

The ceremony was graced by the Senior Advisor to the President of Liberia, Dr. Augustine Konneh, who officially launched the Strategic Plan and reaffirmed the government’s unwavering support to the LACC and its mandate to combat corruption.

Delivering remarks, Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe, Executive Chairperson of the LACC, highlighted the Commission’s achievements, challenges, and future priorities as captured in the new plan. She emphasized that the legislature is currently reviewing the Commission’s request for the establishment of a Specialized Anti-Corruption Court, which she noted will be realized within the five-year period.

The Vice Executive Chairperson, Mr. Ernest R. Hughes, described the Strategic Plan as “a call to action for all Liberians, government institutions, civil society, development partners, and citizens alike.” He further underscored that the plan represents a national roadmap for building a corruption-free Liberia through collective responsibility, collaboration, and courage.

Mr. Hughes also extended appreciation to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), diplomatic missions, and international partners for their technical and moral support in shaping the strategy, noting that the launch marks “the beginning of a new chapter one defined by courage, collaboration, and unwavering resolve.”

Representing the United Nations, Resident Representative Mr. Aliou Mamadou Dia commended the LACC leadership for the milestone, noting Liberia’s recent improvement in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) from 25/100 to 27/100, and a ranking improvement from 145th to 135th out of 180 countries. He described this as a “historic breakthrough the first notable progress in many years.”

Mr. Dia, however, cautioned that corruption remains a major obstacle to Liberia’s growth and development, urging united and determined action to combat it.

The event brought together representatives from donor and development partners, civil society organizations, integrity institutions, UNDP, and the Government of Liberia, all reaffirming their commitment to Liberia’s anti-corruption drive.