Who We Are
The “AMOS CLAUDIUS SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA” referenced by way of trade name as the SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA is an independent and non-partisan public policy and governance Foundation incorporated in honor of Dr. Amos Sawyer, the former president oof the Republic of Liberia. The overall objective of the foundation is to honor the legacy of Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer by creating and establishing a non-profit organization for the purpose of addressing the multiple issues of Democratic Governance, Rule of Law and Peace building to address local, national, and geo-political issues in the body polity and general governance structure of Liberia and other societies where and when legally applicable.
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The overall objective of the foundation is to honor the legacy of Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer by creating and establishing a non-profit organization for the purpose of addressing the multiple issues of Democratic Governance, Rule of Law and Peace building to address local, national, and geo-political issues in the body polity and general governance structure of Liberia and other societies where and when legally applicable.
Liberia’s return to democratic rule through a long ad delicate transitioning period during which Dr. Sawyer served as the Interim President of Liberia (1990 – 1994) has been a season of immense recovery and national rebuilding – institutional, political, social. This has been a period that would not have been possible without the diligent service of Dr. Sawyer, and though progress has been recorded as evidenced by 2 peaceful democratic power transitions, 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 became immediately clear that there are governance gaps in Liberia, especially of a democratic hue, owing to Liberian history of governance and to the long period of civil war in the country. Such gaps cannot be filled by government alone but through a coordinated effort involving the public sector-comprising the elected politicians and bureaucracy, private sector, and civil society organizations. Therefore, the Sawyer Foundation aims to contribute to bridging the governance gaps in Liberia through fostering a democratic culture, reasoned debate on public policy issues, and to ensure that policy making is evidence informed. In addition, the Foundation will contribute to deepening and enriching the think tank space. Think tanks provide evidence- based analysis, advisory and other policy support services in a manner that is unique and enables policy makers engage and resolve complex policy problems.
The “AMOS CLAUDIUS SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA” referenced by way of trade name as the SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA is an independent and non-partisan public policy and governance Foundation incorporated in honor of Dr. Amos Sawyer, the former president oof the Republic of Liberia. The overall objective of the foundation is to honor the legacy of Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer by creating and establishing a non-profit organization for the purpose of addressing the multiple issues of Democratic Governance, Rule of Law and Peace building to address local, national, and geo-political issues in the body polity and general governance structure of Liberia and other societies where and when legally applicable.
Who We Are
Who We Are
The “AMOS CLAUDIUS SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA” referenced by way of trade name as the SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA is an independent and non-partisan public policy and governance Foundation incorporated in honor of Dr. Amos Sawyer, the former president oof the Republic of Liberia. The overall objective of the foundation is to honor the legacy of Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer by creating and establishing a non-profit organization for the purpose of addressing the multiple issues of Democratic Governance, Rule of Law and Peace building to address local, national, and geo-political issues in the body polity and general governance structure of Liberia and other societies where and when legally applicable.
Who We Are
The “AMOS CLAUDIUS SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA” referenced by way of trade name as the SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA is an independent and non-partisan public policy and governance Foundation incorporated in honor of Dr. Amos Sawyer, the former president oof the Republic of Liberia. The overall objective of the foundation is to honor the legacy of Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer by creating and establishing a non-profit organization for the purpose of addressing the multiple issues of Democratic Governance, Rule of Law and Peace building to address local, national, and geo-political issues in the body polity and general governance structure of Liberia and other societies where and when legally applicable.
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The AMOS CLAUDIUS SAWYER Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting democratic governance in Liberia.