By Jamesetta D Williams
Monrovia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission says it has commenced a comprehensive risk assessment exercise at the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity within public institutions across Liberia.
According to the Commission, the exercise is in line with Part V, Section 5.2(h) of the LACC Act, which mandates the Commission to advise and assist public, private, and civil society institutions in developing systems and procedures aimed at reducing opportunities for corruption.
The assessment process at the Cooperative Development Agency seeks to identify potential corruption risks while evaluating the effectiveness of existing institutional systems, controls, and operational procedures.
As part of the exercise, questionnaires are currently being distributed to staff members and relevant stakeholders to collect information necessary for the assessment.
Following the completion of the questionnaire phase, the assessment team will conduct a desk review to further analyze the agency’s operational systems and administrative processes.
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission noted that the risk assessment forms part of its broader preventive anti-corruption strategy intended to proactively identify institutional vulnerabilities and recommend measures to strengthen safeguards against corruption.
According to the Commission, the initiative is also aimed at promoting legal and regulatory compliance while helping public institutions establish practical internal controls capable of reducing financial losses, reputational risks, and operational inefficiencies.
The Commission says it remains committed to supporting integrity-building measures and improving accountability standards within Liberia’s public sector institutions.
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