NAYMOTE Partners for Democratic Development has released its findings from a comprehensive tracking and monitoring on President Joseph N. Boakai‘s government implementation of commitments and promises on its 100 Days deliverables plan.
Addressing a press conference on Monday, May 13, 2024, Executive Director, Eddie D. Jarwolo said the Boakai Administration has tackled a robust plan with 107 deliverables spanning multiple sectors since taking office.
He said 11 promises constituting 10 percent are completed, 45 constituting 42 percent are in progress, and 51 constituting 48 percent remain unrated due to the lack of available information, signaling the need for proactive measures to fulfill commitments to the Liberian populace.
He indicated that actions have been observed in sectors like telecommunications, aviation, and agriculture.
For instance, agricultural initiatives include restructuring governance boards and devising plans for equipment mobilization, while the telecommunications sector saw the revival of the e-Liberia website for improved public service access.
Mr. Jarwolo said for infrastructure development and Public Works initiatives, notable progress has been made in road infrastructure projects across the country, including major corridors like Toe’s Town to Zwedru and Salayea to Voinjama.
He said vital drainage cleaning exercises are underway in central Monrovia and other areas, enhancing urban resilience and mitigating flood risks.
He disclosed that out of the 11 interventions under the Ministry of Public Works, actions were taken on all but none were completed.
“The government’s achievements are commendable, but some promises are overly ambitious, posing challenges for timely fulfillment. Realistic goal-setting and effective prioritization is crucial for commitment fulfillment and bolstering the government’s capacity. To enhance transparency and accountability, reforms in the contract awarding process, such as competitive bidding and PPCC usage, are necessary,” he said.
According to him, Single-sourcing procurement for high value projects raises corruption concerns and emphasizes the need for a more transparent and competitive process for fair implementation.
Jarwolo said access to information is vital for tracking promise performance effectively and improving transparency and information dissemination, including ministerial performance contracts and an open government process, are imperative for efficient governance system.
“NAYMOTE will prioritize monitoring campaigns and post-election promises, developing policy briefs for informed decision-making and governance accountability. Gratitude is expressed to stakeholders for advancing the nation’s development agenda, with a commitment to progress and prosperity for all. While progress has been made in various sectors, proactive actions are needed to address pending commitments and enhance governance accountability,” Jarwolo observed.
He further said NAYMOTE remains committed to monitoring and providing insightful analysis to facilitate informed decision-making and governance accountability.
