UNMIL
United Nations Mission in Liberia

Closure of UNMIL

The United Nations Mission in Liberia was established in October 2003 to support for the implementation of a ceasefire agreement and peace process, and to assist with the maintenance and restoration of law and order throughout Liberia. The mission successfully completed its mandate on 30 March 2018.

<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Part 1</h2>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Civil Affairs Hour discusses the Significance of the Local Governance Bill. It has been passed by the House of Representatives and it is before the Liberian Senate.</div>

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<div style="text-align: justify;">1.&nbsp;Why the need for Local Governance Reform?<br />2.&nbsp;What are the merits of the Bill on Local Governance?<br />3.&nbsp;What are the prospects and challenges?<br />4.&nbsp;What are the roles of the UN in Governance Act?</div>

<div style="text-align: justify;">The guests are</div>

<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Yarsuo Weh-Dorliae, Commissioner for Political Reforms and Decentralization at the Governance Commission, the architect of the Local Governance Act.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Augustus Zayzay, Deputy Internal Affairs Minister for Research and Planning</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Puchu Bernard, Director General of the Civil Service Agency</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">And James Giahyue of UNMIL</li>
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