27/07/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ombudsman Commissioner Attends Prestigious Stanford University Fellowship on Democracy and Development
Monrovia, Liberia, July 27, 2026: Commissioner of the Office of the Ombudsman, Cllr. Lamii Kpargoi, is participating in the prestigious Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program on Democracy and Development at Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL).
The weeks-long fellowship brings together 26 accomplished practitioners from 19 countries who are working to advance democratic governance, strengthen legal institutions, and promote economic reform in their respective countries.
During the program, fellows engage in lectures, seminars, and collaborative discussions led by some of the United States’ leading academics and experts in democracy, governance, public policy, economic development, and the rule of law. The program provides participants with the opportunity to exchange experiences, examine emerging global challenges, and explore innovative approaches to strengthening democratic institutions and promoting accountable governance.
Cllr. Kpargoi’s participation reflects Liberia’s continued commitment to advancing good governance, integrity, and the rule of law through international learning and collaboration. The knowledge and professional networks gained through the fellowship are expected to further enhance ongoing efforts to strengthen public institutions and promote ethical leadership in Liberia.
The Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program is one of CDDRL’s flagship executive education initiatives, bringing together senior public officials, civil society leaders, legal practitioners, policymakers, and development professionals from around the world to examine practical solutions to contemporary governance and development challenges.
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Francis KD Cooper
Press and Public Affairs Director