A distinguished delegation from the United States House of Representatives Democracy Partnership is slated to convene a meeting with House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa on Monday, April 15th, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Speaker’s Capitol Building office in Monrovia, Liberia.
The primary objective of the delegation’s visit is to extend support for the budget process participation within the National Legislature. This initiative underscores the commitment of both nations to fostering transparent and inclusive governance practices.
The delegation will be made of esteemed members, including Ann Futrell from the Congressional Budget Office, Christian Walker, a former U.S. House Staff member representing Cornerstone Government Affairs Group, and Alisa Burn-Murdoch from the Parliament of Scotland. They will engage in discussions with Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, with the agenda centering on explaining the objectives of the program and gaining insights into the management of budget participation within the House of Representatives.
Additionally, the U.S. House delegation is scheduled to convene with the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, Mildred Sayon, later the same day at 4:00 p.m. This meeting aims to deepen the understanding of the current budget process, explore avenues for enhanced public engagement, and examine procedures for amending standing orders.
On Tuesday, April 16, at 4:00 p.m., the delegation will engage with the Press and Public Affairs Department of the House. The focus of this meeting will revolve around leveraging digital platforms to augment citizen participation in the budget process, thereby fostering a more inclusive and responsive governance framework.
The collaboration between the United States House of Representatives Democracy Partnership and the National Legislature underscores a shared commitment to advancing democratic principles and facilitating citizen-centric governance practices.
