MONROVIA – The United Nations has warned the George Weah administration of financial malfeasance and mismanagement of UN funds, citing the failure on the part of the government to provide timely and accurate reports on UN-funded programs. The caveat was contained in a communication from the UN Resident Coordinator, Yacoub El Hillo to the Minister of State, Nathaniel McGill. Despite the closure of the United Nations Mission in Liberia, the UN systems in Liberia have continued to provide Liberia high-quality technical support, policy advice and development assistance in a wide variety of thematic areas. However, he noted that UN adheres strictly to its fiduciary standards to safeguard UN funds against misuse and integrity risks. As part of its operations, the UN systems decided to promote national ownership and accountability for development results, therefore, moved from Direct Implementation Modality to National Implementation Modality which gives beneficiary countries or partnering agencies/ministries of government to manage projects.

Source: Front Page Africa April 27, 2019 14:37 UTC