UN LIBERIA ANNUAL RESULTS REPORT 2023

The year 2023 was significant for Liberia, particularly with the successful conduct of the elections and subsequent peaceful transfer of power from one government to another. I would like to congratulate the people of Liberia and join the world to celebrate the deepening democracy in Liberia through the peaceful conduct of the 2023 Presidential and Legislative Elections. This was a demonstration of the country’s commitment to democratic governance and peace building which is an important step towards sustainable development.

The next phase of Liberia’s democratic journey is crucial for nation building, cohesion, and sustainable development. The UN in Liberia looks forward to this next phase, particularly the new national development plan, which would serve as a guide for the new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). 

This annual results report presents the UN Liberia’s contribution to the country’s achievements and makes commitments for continuous partnership with the government and people of Liberia to consolidate peace, democracy, unity and reconciliation, social cohesion, and economic development. In 2023 Liberia the United Nations provided support in various areas contributing to social economic development including peacebuilding initiatives, enhancing institutional capacity, promoting inclusive and peaceful elections, and providing essential services like education, vocational training, healthcare, and agricultural support among others.  

The United Nation work in the country is based the UN Sustainable development cooperation framework (UNSDCF) which is aligned to agenda Africa agenda 2063, agenda 20230 and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  Although progress towards the SDGs is slow, there were notable achievements, including in areas of promoting peace and democracy, supporting the youth in   technical education and life skills training, support in the health sector, promoting economic development, empowering farmers particularly women with climate-resilient agricultural interventions among others.

The government and other national institutions, civil society organizations, international partners, and, most importantly, the Liberian people, played a pivotal role in realizing these accomplishments.  I extend my warmest appreciation to the Government and people of Liberia for our very strong collaboration in working towards achievement of the 2030 Agenda. Profound gratitude also goes to all our partners, including the development partners, multilateral development actors, regional cooperation bodies, international financial institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations, academia, and others. I would like to stress the importance of continued collaboration and partnership in accompanying Liberia in its development journey.  

As we reflect on the achievements of 2023, we recognize that a lot remains to be done. And the country requires to double its efforts to accelerate actions towards improving the lives of the people.   The United Nations and its partners are commitment to continued collaboration and action towards achieving the SDGs and fostering sustainable development in Liberia.

-Christine N. Umutoni 

Resident Coordinator

United Nations