By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr.
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has positioned Liberia on the global anti-corruption stage with a strong showing at the Second Global Conference on Harnessing Data to Improve Anti-Corruption Measurement, held in New York, USA.
The delegation was led by the Executive Chairperson, Cllr. Alexandra Kormah Zoe, accompanied by her Executive Assistant, Ms. Vivian S. Akoto.
Cllr. Zoe was one of the few global leaders selected by conference organizers to deliver opening remarks, a recognition of Liberia’s growing relevance in the global anti-corruption landscape.
In her address, she underscored the substantial reforms undertaken by Liberia, highlighting advancements in data-driven governance, particularly improvements made in the Asset Declaration system.
She emphasized that the integration of data has strengthened transparency, boosted compliance, and supported the Commission’s broader mandate to curb corruption.
Liberia’s presence at the conference was further elevated by the role played earlier this year by Ms. Akoto, who was invited by the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) as one of 50 experts worldwide to contribute to a landmark technical paper titled “The Effectiveness of Measuring Corruption in Anti-Corruption Agencies.”
The paper, unveiled by IACA during the conference, reinforces Liberia’s expanding voice in shaping international standards for corruption measurement and institutional integrity.
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Ms. Akoto also featured prominently at a high-level IACA side event, where she joined a distinguished panel of experts from across the globe, including senior representatives from Saudi Arabia and Ivory Coast.
She was the only woman on the panel, an achievement she described as both humbling and empowering.
The discussion centered on strengthening accountability systems, enhancing corruption measurement tools, and building resilient, integrity-driven institutions capable of delivering public trust.
LACC says Liberia’s participation in the New York conference demonstrates not only the country’s commitment to global learning and cooperation, but also its determination to institutionalize transparency and accountability at home.
The Commission reaffirmed that it remains steadfast in adopting international best practices to strengthen Liberia’s fight against corruption and to safeguard the public interest.
