Gained Insights On Effective Management, Others
Monrovia, Liberia – After a very fruitful study visit in Kenya, a group from Liberia has returned with important new knowledge on how to effectively manage projects and programs funded by development partners. The tour focused on Kenya’s proficiency in utilizing national processes and public servant capabilities to oversee donor-funded projects, and it was held in Nairobi from March 24 to 28, 2025.
The delegation, led by Assistant Finance Minister for External Resources and Debt Management, Hon. Alice Williams, included civil servants from key government agencies, including the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Liberia Revenue Authority, Public Procurement and Concessions Commission, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications.
The research visit coincides with a critical moment in Liberia’s history, as the government is implementing the recently announced Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project through the use of local systems and public workers.
This US$30 million initiative, funded by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank, aims to enhance citizens’ access to key services, including national identification and public records, through improved e-governance platforms.
The initiative also aims to improve financial management, increase government control, streamline tax administration, adopt a Value-Added Tax (VAT) system, and combat corruption. The team engaged with Kenyan counterparts who oversee donor-funded projects during the visit, taking part in insightful roundtable discussions and expert presentations.
The delegation visited several key institutions, including the National Treasury of Kenya, the Public Financial Management Reforms Secretariat, the World Bank Office in Nairobi, and the Program Implementation Unit of the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program.
These interactions provided the Liberian team with firsthand knowledge of how Kenya has successfully integrated national systems into its development programs.
In-depth talks on resolving issues with donor coordination, project management, and financial supervision were also held between the group and Kenyan officials. These discussions brought to light doable tactics for enhancing donor fund management’s effectiveness, accountability, and transparency.
The delegation’s leader, Assistant Finance Minister Williams, conveyed her gratitude for the fruitful and enlightening conversations that occurred throughout the journey. She stressed that improving the efficacy and efficiency of donor-funded initiatives in Liberia will be made possible by the knowledge acquired.
According to Assistant Minister Williams, “we are dedicated to enhancing Liberia’s ability to oversee donor-funded projects in a manner that optimizes impact and cultivates increased confidence between our government and development partners.”
We have gained useful knowledge from our study tour on how to improve our public financial management systems, give civil servants more authority, and provide a more open and accountable environment for development aid management.
Liberia’s continuous attempts to improve its public financial management systems and provide a more efficient and long-lasting setting for the execution of donor-funded projects around the nation have advanced significantly with the study trip.
Reported by: Prince Saah
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Email: saahprince119@gmail.com
