Five-year plan will prioritize infrastructure, employment, institutional development, and private-sector growth
MONROVIA, Liberia — July 30, 2026: The Government of Liberia and the African Development Bank have formally launched Liberia’s 2026 Country Focus Report and the Bank’s 2026–2031 Country Strategy Paper.
Key Points
- The strategy covers 2026 through 2031.
- Priorities include roads, electricity, workforce skills, and stronger institutions.
- It also seeks to support businesses, private investment, and job creation.
The new framework will guide the African Development Bank’s future financing and development projects in Liberia. It focuses on addressing infrastructure gaps, developing workforce skills, strengthening government institutions, and encouraging private-sector-led economic growth.
The strategy could influence future investments in transportation, electricity, education, employment programs, and business development. Individual projects will still require separate approval and funding.
Why it matters: Successful implementation could create jobs, improve essential services, strengthen businesses, and support economic growth across Liberia.
Read the official African Development Bank strategy