At the first public hearing of the CSDF’s Stand Alone Law, held on Friday, March 8, in the House, Mr. Harold Aidoo, Executive Director of IREDD, said the CSDF Law is a revolution for the people of Liberia because for the first time in 160 years, Liberians are deciding what to be constructing. The IREDD boss on behalf of members of the NRM argued that the bill when approved, will ensure the effectiveness in the utilization of the County Development Fund (CDF) and the Social Development Fund (SDF) which is jointly known as the County Social Development Fund (CSDF). Rep. Jonathan Fonati KoffaMr. Augustus Zayzay of LAVI, told lawmakers that CSDF Law promotes accountability, women participation, CSOs representations and monitoring roles, guidelines as well as strengthen Legislative oversight. Meanwhile, the chairman of the Joint Committee, Rep. Thomas P. Fallah while the co-chairman, Rep. J. Fonati Koffa said the law has some lapses and must be improved upon. Nimba County District #8 Representative and sponsor of the Bill, Larry Younquoi and Montserrado County District #2 Representative Jimmy Smith pledged their support to the Bill.

Source: Front Page Africa March 11, 2019 01:30 UTC