Earlier today, the Liberia CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition under its Budget Transparency Initiative held the 2nd Edition of its Budget Transparency Forum aimed at increasing citizen’s knowledge and participation in the Budget Process. The Forum provided important information to participants including budget cycle, budget transparency, government revenue allocations, and expenditures. The Forum also highlighted the government's priorities in terms of policies and programs for the fiscal year 2022.
The Forum was held under the theme: “Understanding the National Budget” and brought together students and youths, including officials of government, and civil society representatives.
Panelists at the event Included Mr. Johnson Williams, Director for Budget Policy & Coordination at the Ministry of Finance who spoke on the Budget Formulation, Processes and Procedures, Mr. Harold Aidoo, Executive Director, Integrity Watch Liberia presented on What constitute a transparent budget and Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, Representative District # 11, Montserrado County deliberation was focused on Legislative oversight of the National Budget.
The event was held at the J.J Roberts United Methodist High School in Monrovia on July 1. 2022
The event was held with support from the CSO Budget Platform that is been coordinated by Integrity Watch Liberia.
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