The World Bank Program in Liberia
Currently moving forward from a time of transition, Liberia has for the past four years, together with international partners, worked to ensure a peaceful society and to revive its once thriving economy, but the long path of reconstruction remains a severe challenge. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in Accra, Ghana, in 2003 still holds strong with the support of a 15,000 strong UN peacekeeping mission. The National Transition Government of Liberia (NTGL) was succeeded by peaceful legislative and presidential elections in October 2005, with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf becoming Liberia’s-and Africa’s-first democratically elected female head of state. Two years on, the President and the new government’s progress towards economic and political reforms have been recognized by the local and international community, but expectations from the population for concrete peace dividends remain high. The World Bank stands ready to continue to support the Government of Liberia in this crucial time as the country moves to establish the foundations for long term development. For more information, please refer to the World Bank's Engagement in Liberia.