Monrovia, Liberia – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Liberia on its path to inclusive growth, democratic governance, and climate-resilient development with the introduction of its Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2026–2030.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Vision 2030, and Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development are all closely related to the new initiative. Its three primary goals are human capital development, democratic governance, and economic and environmental sustainability.
The CPD uses a portfolio-based approach to deliver community-driven solutions that ensure no one is left behind, bolster national institutions, empower women and young people, and expedite digital transformation.
Aliou Dia, the UNDP Resident Representative in Liberia, stressed the value of collaborations in accomplishing the program’s objectives. “This CPD reflects UNDP’s commitment to working closely with Liberia’s government and people to address structural challenges, unlock human potential, and deliver integrated, impactful solutions,” he stated.
The deployment also brought attention to the United Nations Country Team’s larger function under the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), which guarantees efficient and well-coordinated assistance in line with national goals.
Christine N. Umutoni, UN Resident Coordinator, praised UNDP and the Government of Liberia for the program’s inclusive and progressive development approach. She emphasised that the primary policy directing UN assistance in Liberia, the UN Cooperation Framework for 2026–2030, serves as the foundation for the CPD.
Madam Umutoni acknowledged Liberia’s tenacity, especially in the wake of the 2023 elections, but pointed out that the nation still has problems with poverty, unemployment, weak government, and climate vulnerability. In order to provide residents with observable outcomes, she emphasized the necessity of moving from planning to implementation.
The CPD promotes a common goal of a prosperous, peaceful, and inclusive Liberia where all people, particularly women, youth, and vulnerable groups, can realize their full potential. ECOWAS Vision 2050 and Africa’s Agenda 2063 are two regional and international frameworks that it is in line with.
Key initiatives under the programme include:
EduSkills – advancing education and workforce readiness.
Inclusive Digital Liberia – expanding digital access and innovation.
She Feeds Liberia – empowering women in agriculture and food security.
Technology-Driven Governance Projects – strengthening accountability and service delivery.
With a focus on cooperation between government agencies, the commercial sector, civil society, and development partners, the launch signifies the shift from plan to action. Additionally, it aims to achieve inclusivity through gender equality, youth involvement, disability inclusion, and digital innovation, increase national ownership, and enhance monitoring and evaluation processes.
UNDP emphasized that the program’s success will rely on efficient coordination, evidence-based execution, and flexibility in response to shifting national and international circumstances. UN representatives reiterated their dedication to collaborating with Liberia to transform development objectives into significant, people-centered results that are inclusive and sustainable for all.
Reported by: Naneka A. Hoffman
