Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) will host its fifth Anti-IFFs Policy Tracker piloting workshop from 1 to 3 September 2025 in Monrovia, Liberia.
Led by TJNA, in collaboration with the African Union – Economic Development, Trade, Tourism Industry, and Minerals Department (AU-ETTIM) and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), the workshop will convene policymakers and technical experts to assess Liberia’s progress and challenges in combating illicit financial flows (IFFs).
The Anti-IFFs Policy Tracker is a self-assessment tool developed to help African governments evaluate national responses to IFFs. It focuses on four key thematic areas: policy and legislative frameworks, institutional frameworks, information and data frameworks, and interagency cooperation.
The Anti-IFFs Policy Tracker targets various government institutions involved in work that has direct implications for IFFs. The pilot aims to identify high-risk areas in the financial system, produce recommendations for policy and institutional reforms, and strengthen cooperation and understanding among national and regional stakeholders on anti-IFFs strategies.
The Liberia pilot builds on successful pilot exercises already completed in Namibia, Uganda, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. Liberia now joins this process as part of a broader effort to strengthen national responses to IFFs and promote evidence-based reforms.
This workshop will bring together institutions, including the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), General Auditing Commission (GAC), and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), among others. Their engagement will ensure a holistic assessment that reflects the country’s governance, financial, and regulatory landscape.
This pilot builds on ongoing work in Liberia to strengthen governance and curb IFFs. Recently, through the African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT), TJNA supported a training for Liberian Members of Parliament, who are currently reviewing concession agreements with Arcelor Mittal and Firestone. These agreements, which granted exclusive rights to some railway lines, are under scrutiny to ensure fairer terms and stronger accountability.
TJNA’s approach is designed to provide an objective, standardised, and data-driven assessment, enabling participants to identify policy gaps, track progress, and understand effective reforms.
The Anti-IFFs Policy Tracker marks an important advancement in addressing IFFs in Africa. The findings and recommendations will contribute to a broader strategic framework for combating IFFs on the continent. The results will inform Africa-wide discussions at the upcoming AU STC meeting in October 2025.
TJNA remains committed to its mission to combat IFFs and foster financial transparency. The outcomes of this workshop are expected to shape effective strategies that will pave the way for a stronger, more resilient economic future for Liberia and the wider African continent.
For further information about the Anti-IFFs Policy Tracker tool, please contact Francis Kairu at fkairu[@] taxjusticeafrica.net
