Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), is advancing citizen-led accountability and inclusive governance across Liberia through a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening local development. Under the project “Empowering Citizens and Communities to Foster Social Accountability and Transparency in Governance and Public...

Naymote Partners for Democratic Development completed the 11th cohort of the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa) from August 12-16, 2024, in Monrovia, Liberia. This flagship program brought together 100 emerging leaders from across Africa under the theme “Empower the Future: African Youth Leaders for Sustainable Development, Peace, and Security.” The Vice President of...

Six alumni of the Young Political Leadership School were allowed to work as interns in the Liberian legislature through the Legislative Internship Program, which was established by Naymote Partners for Democratic Development. They engaged in the legislative process and obtained full-time internship experience for five months, acquiring firsthand knowledge of how the legislature operates and...

In 2017, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development embarked on a groundbreaking venture, the President Meter Project (PMP), aimed at fortifying the social contract between Liberia’s elected president and its citizens. This innovative initiative stood as a beacon of hope, fostering political accountability by meticulously assessing the implementation of promises made by President George M. Weah...

In 2018, Liberia marked a pivotal moment in its governance history with the passage of the Local Government Act (LGA). Naymote, a dynamic institution deeply committed to the nation’s progress, embraced the opportunity to actively engage in the decentralization process that followed. Across Margibi, Bong, Grand Bassa, Lofa, and Nimba counties, Naymote spearheaded an extensive...