A Liberian delegation has returned from a study tour in Kenya, where they explored best practices for managing donor-funded projects through national systems and civil servant expertise. The tour, held from March 24-28 in Nairobi, provided key government officials with firsthand insights into Kenya’s approach to integrating local governance structures into development programs.
Led by Assistant Finance Minister for External Resources and Debt Management, Hon. Alice Williams, the delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Liberia Revenue Authority, the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. The visit came at a crucial time as Liberia moves to implement the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project, a US$30 million initiative funded by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The project is designed to enhance national identification, streamline e-governance, improve tax administration, strengthen anti-corruption efforts, and reinforce financial management.
Throughout the visit, the delegation engaged in roundtable discussions and expert presentations with Kenyan counterparts, including officials from the National Treasury of Kenya, the Public Financial Management Reforms Secretariat, and the World Bank Office in Nairobi. They also visited the Program Implementation Unit of the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program, gaining valuable knowledge on Kenya’s donor coordination framework and effective project execution strategies. Assistant Minister Williams highlighted the importance of the study tour in enhancing Liberia’s capacity to manage development aid more effectively. “This experience has provided us with practical insights that will help us strengthen public financial management, empower civil servants, and create a more transparent and accountable system for handling donor resources,” she stated.
