Washington DC – At the Partnerships for Anticorruption Global Forum held in Washington, DC on April 8-9, 2025, Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Public Accounts and Audits Committee of the Liberian Senate, delivered an impassioned address that underscored the critical role of elected and public officials in the fight against corruption.

Speaking at the event, Senator Konneh outlined a comprehensive organizational analysis framework that examines institutions through three key lenses: Strategic or Structural, Political and         Cultural Lens.

Strategic or Structural Lens

The Senator described this perspective as an examination of the formal legal and organizational architecture—lawmaking functions, investigation processes, prosecution mechanisms, and the allocation of human and financial resources. He likened these systems to intricate machines that, while technically sound, are only as effective as the individuals operating them.

Political Lens

Focusing on the underlying power dynamics, Senator Konneh detailed how political maneuvering often perpetuates corruption. He criticized the tendency among some legislatures to devolve into “rubber stamps” due to internal alliances aimed at currying favor with the executive. The Senator also lamented instances where legislators, instead of upholding integrity, have nominated proxies for executive positions, thereby undermining efforts to establish accountable governance.