Monrovia, Liberia – In an effort to maximise development impact and guarantee that no one is left behind, the UN has reiterated its request for more cooperation with the Liberian government, civil society, and the media. During a media engagement session at the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office on Tuesday, April 21, 1026, Madam Margaret Gulavic, Head of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, emphasized that all UN agencies operating in Liberia, both resident and non-resident, are now operating under a single strategic blueprint, the UN Cooperation Framework (2020–2025), which is in line with Liberia’s national development agenda.
The head of the Resident Coordinator’s Office emphasized that the framework acts as a collective road map that directs the UN’s assistance to Liberia, moving away from dispersed interventions and toward a system that is more coordinated and results-driven. “We are no longer working in silos. All UN agencies have come together to identify priority areas where we can effectively support the government and deliver meaningful results for the Liberian people,” she said.
While organizations like UNDP frequently dominate public conversation, Madam Gulavic dispelled a common misperception by pointing out that the UN system in Liberia consists of over 20 organizations with a variety of missions, all of which are led by the Resident Coordinator. In an effort to promote inclusivity and national ownership, she emphasized that the Cooperation Framework was created through a thorough collaborative process involving government institutions, development partners, civil society, youth organizations, women, and people with disabilities.
She also underlined the media’s vital role as development partners, especially in advancing accountability, transparency, and public comprehension of intricate development frameworks. “You are the bridge between technical policy frameworks and the ordinary Liberian. Your reporting helps communities understand what development means in their daily lives,” she told journalists.
The UN stated that the idea of “leaving no one behind” is at the heart of its involvement in Liberia, with concentrated initiatives aimed at the nation’s most vulnerable groups, such as women, young people, and marginalized communities. In addition, Madam Gulavic acknowledged the difficulties in properly conveying its effects and urged reporters to support change-related topics while holding the organization responsible for its promises.
According to UN officials, the session is the start of a longer-term collaboration with the media that goes beyond program announcements to include community-level participation, monitoring, and storytelling. According to her, Liberia’s unified strategy would prioritise youth empowerment, gender equality, and inclusion as it continues its development path. She also invites the press to play a key part in crafting the country’s development narrative.
Reported by: Prince Saah
