On Monday 18 December, UNDP joined the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission to dedicate the new forensic digital lab (funded by UNDP), and operation and reports rooms (funded by USAID). As the cyber-lab goes into action, it is set to aid anti-corruption agents tackle the crime in Liberia, from Liberia. Now, the Commission has increased people power, with international training, new equipment, and a safe space to carry out investigations, which the Commission says will increase the number of cases backed up by quality reporting and evidence. The asset declaration under the corruption commission is completely voluntary, but has already seen public officials listing their assets, raising the transparency and accountability bar. “How we use this facility is now in the public eye, they will expect more from us,” LACC Chairperson, Mr. Verdier said.

Source: Front Page Africa December 21, 2017 03:56 UTC