Monrovia –The Carter Center and European Union have awarded certificates of distinction to nearly 70 Liberian government officials, including officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP), at the end of training to build their capacity in implementing the 2010 Freedom of Information Act. Drawn from ten government entities that administer justice, security, women’s rights, and economic empowerment, the participants completed 32 hours of training in implementing the Act. Speaking at the event, The Carter Center’s Global Access to Information Program Director, Laura Neuman said: “The participants showed great commitment to strengthening the right of access to information. Since 2010, The Carter Center has helped key stakeholders in Liberia support passage, implementation, enforcement, and use of the FOI Act. With funding from the European Union, the Center currently works to enhance accountability and access to information in the security and justice sectors, including for women.

Source: Front Page Africa March 07, 2017 18:14 UTC