HoR Climaxes Peer-To-Peer Meeting

HoR Climaxes Peer-To-Peer Meeting

By Fiona Benson

A high-level Interagency–Legislative Peer-to-Peer Review Meeting has ended in Monrovia.
the meeting was convened on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, taking into consideration the electoral boundary delimitation process.

It was held in the Chambers of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Capitol Hill.

The session brought together representatives from key national institutions and members of the Legislature to review and coordinate efforts surrounding the country’s ongoing electoral boundary delimitation initiative.

In outlining the roles and responsibilities of participating entities, the Chairperson underscored the need for a data-driven, legally grounded, and transparent process to ensure credible electoral outcomes and equitable representation.

The institutional segment featured presentations from critical stakeholders, including the National Elections Commission (NEC), which presented an overview of the legal framework, core principles, and the current status of the electoral boundary delimitation process.

The Liberia Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) highlighted the role of data from the 2022 National Population and Housing Census in informing the boundary review.

The National Identification Registry (NIR) shared insights on how population data and identification systems align with electoral boundary planning.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) discussed administrative boundary considerations and the importance of engaging local government structures.

Following the technical presentations, members of the House Committee on elections and inaugurations, engaged in a robust session of reflections and responses, emphasizing the critical role of the Legislature in ensuring oversight, legal clarity, and institutional coordination.

The open discussion and peer engagement segment allowed participants to deliberate on key issues, including coordination, mechanisms, potential legal gaps, and the integration of data sources.

Participants also identified operational challenges and proposed recommendations to strengthen the boundary delimitation process.

The meeting called for a summary of key action points, outlining agreed-upon next steps and timelines.

The Chairperson of the House Committee on Elections and Inaugurations reaffirmed the Legislature’s commitment to ensuring a credible and inclusive delimitation process anchored in law, data, and participatory engagement.