Naymote’s advocacy programs amplify citizen voices and influence policy reforms to enhance accountability and democratic participation.
We champion increased youth and women’s involvement in decision-making, push for reforms that strengthen local government effectiveness, and mobilize communities to demand transparency and responsiveness from elected officials.
Through strategic campaigns, partnerships, and public engagement, Naymote ensures that governance systems are more inclusive, fair, and accountable.
Key advocacy programs include:
Our research initiatives include:
The County Accountability and Advocacy Team (CAAT):
This project is monitoring, tracking, advocating, and educating citizens in six counties for the effective management of the County Social Development Funds and publicly funded projects.
This process includes documenting and creating awareness on county sitting resolutions and implementation, and the county budget processes.
The institution is working through the County Project Management Team, District Development Councils, Civil Society, Community based organizations and local stakeholders across the six counties using a range of citizen-led accountability practices and tools such as: participatory planning, participatory budgeting, social audit, community scorecard, citizen report card, and participatory monitoring and evaluation of public services to foster local development and accountability.
Youth Legislative Policy Dialogue:
Naymote conducts a Youth Legislative Policy Dialogue to promote the culture of legislative openness and responsiveness in Liberia. Over 8000 youth leaders across Montserrado, Grand Bassa, Lofa, Margibi, Bong and Nimba Counties participated in 50 dialogues held since 2018 and 40 lawmakers attended and spoke at these events.
Young people are actively engaging in legislative advocacy, lawmakers are hosting town hall meetings, producing annual legislative reports to their constituents because of the opportunity provided them through these dialogues.
It was through these dialogues, the institution realized that young people need to deepen their understanding of the workings of the Legislature to be able to hold their elected officials accountable which led to the development of the legislative advocacy handbook and legislative engagement guide for advocacy in Liberia.
The Legislative Advocacy Handbook is educating citizens on the workings of the legislature and provides them with effective advocacy strategies. Link to LEGAL..
Democracy by Radio/ Media Engagements:
Naymote continues to see the media as a vital partner in creating a more informed and engaged citizenry. By leveraging radio, Naymote is fostering a transparent and accountable governance environment that strengthens Liberia’s democratic society.
The institution partners with five radio stations nationwide to broadcast weekly programs on governance and accountability, reaching thousands of citizens with information on legislative performance, budget processes, and president commitments and performance etc.
Policy Advocacy Initiatives:
Advocating for reforms within the legislature, including stronger auditing practices and improved documentation, while pressing for equitable resource allocation in health and education.
Strategic Ambition:
To amplify citizen voices, especially those of youth and women, in national and local decision-making processes, influencing policy reforms and creating accountability mechanisms that ensure leaders act responsibly and inclusively.