The Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 report has revealed an improvement in the country’s fight against public corruption.
The report indicates that Liberia’s score has risen from 25 to 27, marking the first increase in seven years and highlighting the effectiveness of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration in promoting transparency and accountability.
This improvement, according to the report, reflects the administration’s commitment to holding public officials accountable for the misuse of public resources.
Prior to coming up with the report, the CPI evaluates 180 countries based on perceptions of corruption within their public sectors, utilizing indicators such as bribery, misallocation of funds, nepotism, and state capture.
Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better perceived integrity.
Anderson Miamen, Executive Director of Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), attributes this positive shift to President Boakai’s decisive actions, including the suspension and dismissal of corrupt officials, as well as the public declaration of assets by himself, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, and key cabinet members upon assuming office.
While CENTAL acknowledges this progress, it emphasizes the need for the government to pursue robust reforms to ensure sustained accountability and transparency.
The recent improvements have been classified as a step in the right direction, and a call for further efforts is said to be essential to build upon this momentum.
Hence, the report noted that under President Boakai’s leadership, Liberia is poised to continue its journey towards greater integrity in governance, demonstrating a commitment to a more transparent future for all Liberians
