A high-level inception meeting was held in Monrovia on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, bringing together key international partners including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
The meeting marked the formal start of a technical review mission for Liberia’s National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP 2024–2030), a forward-looking strategy designed to transform the country’s agri-food systems, strengthen food security, and attract greater private sector investment in agriculture over the next five years.
Hosted in collaboration with the Government of Liberia, the mission underscores a growing international commitment to support Liberia’s long-term agricultural growth and resilience.
During the meeting, FAO Liberia outlined several ongoing initiatives contributing to national development.
These include:
Strengthening sustainable rice value chains
Promoting climate-resilient and nutrition-sensitive agriculture
Supporting community-based forestry for forest-dependent populations
Investing in capacity building for extension officers and smallholder farmers
FAO officials emphasized that smallholder farmers remain central to Liberia’s agricultural
transformation, as they form the backbone of food production across the country.
“We remain committed to supporting the Government of Liberia in building a more food-secure, resilient, and prosperous future,” FAO statement noted.
The technical review mission by AUDA-NEPAD, supported by FAO, WFP, and IFAD, is expected to guide the finalization and implementation of the NADP 2024–2030, ensuring it aligns with both national priorities and regional development goals.
With Liberia aiming to scale up agricultural productivity and rural development, this joint effort signals a new phase of international cooperation in the sector-one that places sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth at its core.
