Our Work
Programs & Focus Areas
LEW-WATCH monitors and analyzes emerging risks affecting Liberia and the wider West African region. Our programs are designed to provide credible early-warning information, verified reporting, and actionable policy recommendations that support peace, security, and sustainable development.
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Research & Analysis
Systematic data collection and expert analysis across key national and regional sectors.
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Verification
Multi-source validation and independent review before public dissemination.
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Alerts & Reports
Timely alerts, analytical reports, and policy briefs on emerging risks.
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Advocacy
Constructive, evidence-based engagement with policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders.
Sector Coverage
Our Focus Areas
Governance & Human Rights
Monitoring transparency, accountability, democratic safeguards, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
Key Areas
- Anti-corruption and accountability monitoring
- Civil liberties and political freedoms analysis
- Electoral risk assessment and democratic safeguards
- Child protection and rights monitoring
- Equal access to justice and legal protections
Security & Crime Monitoring
Early warning and oversight of security risks, crime trends, and threats to peace and public safety.
Key Areas
- Security sector governance monitoring
- Conflict and violence early-warning indicators
- Terrorism, extremism, and hate-speech tracking
- Cybercrime and organized crime monitoring
- Border control, trafficking, and smuggling risks
Health & Social Welfare
Tracking public health systems, social services, and environmental health risks impacting communities.
Key Areas
- Health system resilience monitoring
- Disease outbreak prevention and response alerts
- Access to essential health services
- Water, sanitation, and air quality oversight
- Drug addiction prevention and control
Gender & Child Protection
Monitoring risks and policies affecting women, children, and vulnerable populations.
Key Areas
- Women’s participation in governance
- SDG and UNSCR 1325 implementation tracking
- Gender-responsive education monitoring
- Access to essential and emergency services
- Inheritance rights and legal protections
Energy & Environmental Security
Monitoring environmental risks, land use, and access to essential energy resources.
Key Areas
- Hydrocarbon governance oversight
- Access to electricity and energy infrastructure
- Land disputes and land-grabbing risks
- Environmental impact and ecosystem monitoring
- Climate stress, deforestation, and water management
Integrated Monitoring
Our work spans multiple sectors with a focus on issues that intersect governance, security, and development.
Key Areas
- Gender equality and inclusion
- Youth development and civic engagement
- Environmental sustainability
- Anti-corruption and transparency
- Regional and international cooperation
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