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Liberia has secured a seat on the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters, marking a milestone in the country’s engagement in global tax governance. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), formally announced that Mr. Darlingston Y. Talery—a veteran tax policy specialist—will represent Liberia on the 25-member expert panel.

Talery, a former LRA Commissioner for Domestic Tax and current head of the ECOWAS Commission’s Department of Domestic Resource Mobilization, was selected from among 58 nominations worldwide to serve a four-year term ending June 30, 2029.

Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti commented that Liberia’s inclusion underscores both the growing credibility of its public institutions and its readiness to contribute substantively to discussions on equitable international tax systems. LRA Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah described the appointment as a “proud moment,” attributing it to years of capacity-building and policy reform within the authority.

The Committee of Experts, established under ECOSOC Resolution 2004/69 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, works to enhance global tax transparency, combat illicit financial flows, and harmonize international tax rules—functions critical to advancing fair tax systems, especially in developing and post-conflict countries such as Liberia.

In addition, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) extended congratulations on Talery’s appointment, highlighting the growing recognition of African tax expertise. ATAF’s executive secretary emphasized that this marks an important symbol of regional engagement in shaping inclusive global tax frameworks.

Liberia now joins a diverse roster of countries on the Committee, including Nigeria, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, France, India, China, Belgium, Brazil, and Australia.

This appointment aligns with government efforts to bolster Liberia’s representation in multilateral institutions, particularly those influencing global economic governance and fiscal fairness. Analysts suggest that Liberia’s participation will offer an important voice for fragile states and contribute to shaping more equitable tax norms worldwide.