Board of Trustees

This period would not have been possible without the diligent service of Professor Amos Sawyer, and though progress was recorded and evidenced by two (2) peaceful democratic transitions of power, it has not been without its challenges and setbacks. Some of these include the widened space for civil society organizations to operate and contribute to national development, the need for intercommunity peace and trust rebuilding, the dearth of capacity for public service and the need for a functioning 21st century government. It immediately became clear that there were governance gaps in Liberia, especially of a democratic hue, owing to the Liberian history of governance and to the long period of civil war in the country. Such gaps cannot be filled by the government alone but through a coordinated effort involving the public sector- comprising the elected politicians and bureaucracy, private sector, and civil society organizations. Therefore, Amos Claudius Sawyer Foundation aims to contribute to bridging the governance gaps in the sub-region through fostering a democratic culture, facilitate debates on public policy issues, and to support policy making as evidence informed. In addition, the Amos Sawyer Foundation will contribute to deepening and enriching the sub-regional think tank space by providing evidence- based analysis, advisory and policy support services that is unique and enables stakeholders to engage and resolve complex problems.