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Poverty is widespread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Unequal society\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Gender inequality and discrimination are present in most sectors of society. Only 11 per cent of members of parliament are women. Violence against women, girls and LGBTIQ people is widespread. A large part of the female population is subjected to genital mutilation and abortion rights are restricted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Threats to natural resources\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Liberia has many natural resources, but weak governance and climate change put great strain on ecosystems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Examples of what Sida contributes to","\u003Ch3>Strengthening peace\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida helps to strengthen peace in the country, for example by reducing poverty and improving the legal system. Sida supports efforts for fair distribution of land and strengthens social cohesion among young people, contributing to a more peaceful society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Access to reproductive health combats female genital mutilation\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida helps to increase access to contraception, sex education and safe abortion. This work has prevented tens of thousands unwanted pregnancies. Sida also contributes to the fight against genital mutilation. After a decade of work at local and national level, a national ban on female genital mutilation was adopted in February 2023.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Economic development for more people\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The economy is on the rise and inflation has been pushed back, although many people still live in poverty. Sida contributes to enable free enterprise, give the private sector access to new markets and prepare young people for the labour market of the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Increasing access to renewable electricity\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The government of Liberia has the ambition to manage and utilise the country’s natural resources more sustainably, although progress is slow. Sida contributes to the sustainable use of Liberia’s natural resources and increased access to renewable energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":452},{"cc_block_story__label":34,"cc_block_story__link_type":453,"cc_block_story__link_text":34,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":454},"no-link","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Fberattelser-om-bistandet",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":456,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":457,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":433,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":458,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":459,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":34,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":34,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":19},"Development cooperation in Liberia","\u003Cp>Sida’s work in Liberia focuses on increased equality, respect for human rights, a peaceful and democratic development, an economy that benefits all people, and the fair distribution of resources. Sida also supports programmes and projects in the climate area, for example to ensure that natural resources are used more sustainably and that more people have access to renewable energy. Development cooperation in Liberia will end on August 31, 2026, according to a decision by the Swedish government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Cp>ska vara tom\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[460,480,494,511,531],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__icon":461,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__title":462,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__content":463,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__subsections":464},"human-rights","Democracy, gender equality, and human rights","\u003Cp>Sida supports democratic development, strengthening human rights and increasing gender equality. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[465,468,471,474,477],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":466,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":467,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Making Liberia's tax system more efficient","\u003Cp>Economic injustice creates poverty and unrest. Sida is supporting cooperation between the Swedish Tax Agency and the Liberian Revenue Authority to make the country’s tax system more efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skatteverket.se\u002F\">Swedish Tax Agency website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":469,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":470,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Transparent election processes","\u003Cp>Sida works with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and supports the local election observation network LEON. Swedish support was important for the conduct of the national elections at the end of 2023, which were characterised by a high turnout and were generally assessed as free, fair, transparent, peaceful and inclusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-13251A0101-LBR-15151\">About the project with UNDP on Openaid \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":472,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":473,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Education about sex and self-determination","\u003Cp>Sida is supporting the National Association for Sexual Education (RFSU) in its efforts to ensure that everyone in Liberia is free to decide on their own body and sexuality, regardless of influence and economic situation. RFSU trains civil society organisations in bodily autonomy, sexuality and rights for young people, women and LGBTIQ people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-14588A0101-LBR-13020\">About RFSU work in Liberia on Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":475,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":476,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Working for gender equality","\u003Cp>Sida supports Kvinna till Kvinna (Woman to Woman), which works together with local organisations to promote gender equality in Liberia. Kvinna till Kvinna supports survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, supports women to become financially independent and to participate in politics. It also aims to increase access to services regarding sexual and reproductive health and rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkvinnatillkvinna.org\u002Fabout-us\u002Fwhere-we-work\u002Fafrica\u002Fliberia\">About the work in Liberia on the Kvinna till Kvinna website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":478,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":479,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Working to stop female genital mutilation","\u003Cp>Through ActionAid and UN Women, Sida contributes to the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). After a decade of work at local and national level, a historic national ban on FGM was passed in February 2023. UN Women is working to influence government and traditional leaders to comply with this ban. ActionAid raises awareness of health risks and women’s rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unwomen.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews-stories\u002Ffeature-story\u002F2021\u002F11\u002Fworking-with-traditional-leaders-to-end-violence-against-women-in-west-africa\">About the work on the UNWomen website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.actionaid.org.uk\u002Four-work\u002Fvawg\u002Ffemale-genital-mutilation\">About the work on the ActionAid website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__icon":481,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__title":482,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__content":483,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__subsections":484},"peaceful-societies","Peaceful and inclusive societies","\u003Cp>Sida contributes to strengthening peace in the country by addressing conflict-driving factors such as high poverty and a weak justice system. Sida also supports programmes and projects that strengthen peacebuilding through, for example, equitable land distribution and strengthening social cohesion among young people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[485,488,491],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":486,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":487,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Transitional Justice","\u003Cp>Sida supports the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Liberia to enable the initial phase of the resumed transitional justice process in Liberia. Through the project, OHCHR is strengthening existing accountability mechanisms in the country and supporting the Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court (OWECC).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fen\u002Fcontributions\u002FSE-0-SE-6-15247\">OHCHR Transitional Justice Support | Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":489,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":490,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Strengthening women's land rights","\u003Cp>Ownership, control of, and access to land is one of the main causes of conflict in the country. ForumCiv is working to ensure that Liberia’s land rights law is implemented in a way that benefits local communities. ForumCiv strengthens partnerships between communities and social movements that have similar experiences and challenges in relation to land rights. In this way, civil society can ensure that the government is held accountable for what it has promised. There is a particular focus on women’s land rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forumciv.org\u002Fint\u002Fwhere-we-work\u002Fliberia\">About the work in Liberia on the ForumCiv website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":492,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":493,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Further training for women on land management","\u003Cp>Lantmäteriet (The Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority) i is committed to increasing women’s participation in land management, including scholarships that enable women to further their education in land management. It also provides information in local languages on the basic rights of land ownership through talking books with pre-recorded messages in the languages spoken by the people themselves. It does not require an internet connection or electricity and the information is adapted to the local context.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lantmateriet.se\u002Fsv\u002FOm-Lantmateriet\u002FOm-oss\u002Fagenda-2030\u002Fvart-bidrag-till-agenda-2030\u002Finternationellt-bidrag\u002F\">About the project in Liberia on the Lantmäteriet website \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__icon":495,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__title":496,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__content":497,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__subsections":498},"economic-development","Economic development for all","\u003Cp>Sida contributes to increased employment for the country’s young population, increased agricultural production and better market access for farmers to sell their goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[499,502,505,508],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":500,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":501,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Promoting youth employment by supporting technical and vocational education","\u003Cp>Sida is working with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to equip young people with skills that increase their employability and reduce barriers to business expansion due to a lack of skilled labor. Through the project, UNIDO is strengthening the institutional capacity of Liberia’s technical and vocational education system to deliver relevant courses that meet the needs of the economy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fen\u002Fcontributions\u002FSE-0-SE-6-10048\">Promoting Youth Employment Through Support to TVET | Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":504,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Career support and self-employment assistance for young people","\u003Cp>Liberia’s population is young. The majority of those who have jobs lack vocational training and work in the informal economy with precarious conditions. Sida supports Mercy Corps, which works to increase employment among young people. The organisation provides career support, matches companies with job seekers and helps young people to start their own business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mercycorps.org\u002Fwhere-we-work\u002Fliberia\">Mercy Corps’ work in Liberia\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":506,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":507,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Access to the market for farmers","\u003Cp>Of those who have jobs, four out of ten work in agriculture where there is a great need for efficiency improvements. Most farmers grow crops for their own use. Sida is working to increase productivity in the agricultural sector and to increase farmers’ access to markets where they can sell their products, for example by supporting the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in developing markets that are accessible to all. This includes linking farms with buyers in the international market, developing certification and increasing traceability. The project builds on lessons learned from the previous GROW Liberia project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-5209001104-LBR-31120\">About the project on Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":509,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":510,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Accessibility-driven rural development in Liberia","\u003Cp>Access to transport is crucial for agricultural development in isolated rural areas. Sida is therefore working with the Ministry of Public Works to enable accessibility-driven rural development. The focus is on upgrading footpaths to tracks accessible by motorcycle taxis, which promotes market integration, improves access to education and healthcare facilities, and creates employment opportunities for rural youth. In addition, social infrastructure is being established to create sustainability after construction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fen\u002Fcontributions\u002FSE-0-SE-6-14731\">Liberian-Swedish Access Driven Rural Development Programme (LISA) | Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cowater.com\u002Fproject\u002Fliberian-swedish-access-driven-rural-development-programme-lisa\u002F\">Liberian-Swedish Access Driven Rural Development Programme (LISA) – Cowater International\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__icon":512,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__title":513,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__content":514,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__subsections":515},"environmental-climate","Environment, climate and sustainable use of natural resources","\u003Cp>Sida supports sustainable forestry and the sustainable use of the country’s natural resources. Sida also contributes to increased access to renewable energy, reducing plastic in the oceans and preserving mangrove forests. Limiting climate impact and increasing people’s resilience to climate change are other important aspects of the work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[516,519,522,525,528],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":517,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":518,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"More sustainable forest management","\u003Cp>The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) are supporting communities living near Liberia’s forests to find the balance between using forest resources and preserving them for future generations. The effort focuses on using natural resources sustainably, building resilience and promoting economic development that benefits all people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002Fliberia\u002Fpress-releases\u002Fliberias-forest-communities-benefit-sustainable-alternative-livelihoods-new-project\">About the work on the UNDP website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":520,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":521,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Sustainable fishing preserves resources","\u003Cp>Conservation International supports people in fishing communities to find the balance between utilising the ocean’s rich resources and preserving them for future generations. A more balanced use of natural resources also preserves the biodiversity of Liberia’s vital mangrove forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fen\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-13068A0101-LBR-14050\">About the project on Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":523,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":524,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Increasing resilience to disasters and climate change","\u003Cp>The Swedish and Liberian Red Cross are working together to support people in vulnerable communities in southeastern Liberia; communities that are already feeling the effects of climate change and need to equip themselves to avoid falling deeper into poverty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flnrcs.org.lr\u002F\">About the programme on the Liberian Red Cross website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":526,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":527,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Climate-smart agriculture and more food","\u003Cp>Sida supports the Liberian civil society organisation Voseida, which enables small-scale farmers to abandon traditional slash-and-burn agriculture and switch to climate-smart farming. This contributes to both increased food availability and reduced climate impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvosieda.org\u002Flatest-project\u002Fbuilding-community-resilience-to-climate-impacts-and-livelihood-support-through-climate-smart-small-scale-farming\u002F\">About the programme on the Voseida website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__title":529,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__content":530,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development-subsection__files":19},"Increasing access to renewable energy","\u003Cp>Liberia is one of the countries with the least access to electricity in the world. Sida supports increased access to renewable energy through the Renewable Energy Adaption to Climate Technology (REACT) fund and the Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA). Both funds support private companies to invest in Liberia’s energy sector, with a focus on solar energy. In total, more than 600,000 people in Liberia are expected to be reached by various forms of energy services through REACT and BGFA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-5105010619-KEN-23210\">About REACT on Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbeyondthegrid.africa\u002F\">About the work on \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbeyondthegrid.africa\u002F\">Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__icon":532,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__title":533,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__content":534,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__subsections":19},"none","Governance of Sida's development cooperation with Liberia","\u003Cp>Development cooperation in Liberia will end on August 31, 2026, according to a decision by the Swedish government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.regeringen.se\u002Fland--och-regionsstrategier\u002F2021\u002F01\u002Fstrategi-for-sveriges-utvecklingssamarbete-med-liberia-2021-2025\u002F\">Strategy for Sweden’s development cooperation in Liberia 2021 – 2025 at the Swedish government web page\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",4037,"publish","Liberia","liberia","2026-04-27T00:00:00","2020-10-08T11:30:31",{"contact":5,"type":423,"published":540,"updated":539},{"footer-nav___en":543},[544,565],{"id":545,"post_id":5,"title":546,"path":5,"slug":5,"children":547,"alttext":34,"preamble":5,"type":564},9161,"Quick links",[548,551,553,556,558,561],{"id":549,"post_id":406,"title":550,"path":408,"slug":409,"children":5,"alttext":34,"preamble":5,"type":35},49591,"Publications",{"id":552,"post_id":204,"title":205,"path":206,"slug":207,"children":5,"alttext":34,"preamble":5,"type":35},9490,{"id":554,"post_id":326,"title":555,"path":328,"slug":329,"children":5,"alttext":34,"preamble":5,"type":35},10436,"Report corruption and irregularities",{"id":557,"post_id":363,"title":364,"path":365,"slug":366,"children":5,"alttext":34,"preamble":5,"type":35},34549,{"id":559,"post_id":399,"title":560,"path":401,"slug":402,"children":5,"alttext":34,"preamble":5,"type":35},9492,"Privacy notice",{"id":562,"post_id":391,"title":563,"path":393,"slug":394,"children":5,"alttext":34,"preamble":5,"type":35},51978,"Accessibility of Sida.se","group",{"id":566,"post_id":5,"title":567,"path":5,"slug":5,"children":568,"alttext":34,"preamble":5,"type":564},9162,"Sida's websites",[569],{"id":570,"post_id":570,"title":571,"path":572,"slug":573,"children":5,"alttext":34,"preamble":5,"type":35},9493,"Openaid","https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fen","openaid-2",{"sums":575,"maxSum":577,"oaLink":579,"year":439},[576,578],{"sum":577,"label":441},238651124.7544,{"sum":577,"label":442},"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fen\u002Fcontributions?year=2025&agency=SE-6&recipient=LR"]