Liberia

POVERTY REDUCTION

Poverty Reduction specifically aims to strengthen national capacity through youth employment and empowerment, addressing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, and mainstreaming energy and environment in government policies.

Background/Overview

This Programme supports equitable, inclusive and sustainable growth with a focus on the rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, energy and environment management, youth empowerment and employment and growth of an inclusive financial sector (Microfinance). Poverty reduction initiatives contribute to achieving UNDAF Outcome 2: National Economic Policies and Programmes and are being implemented to support equitable, inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development during Liberia’s recovery process. It originates from two of the government PRS Pillars – Economic Revitalization and Infrastructure / Basic Services. UNDP’s Poverty Reduction programme concentrates on downstream related interventions such as Youth Empowerment and Employment, Community Based Recovery and Development, and an Inclusive Financial Sector. UNDP provides a mix of policy level support with the downstream interventions to expand income opportunities and sustainable livelihoods for the poor and marginalized.  Critical entry points include access to services and creation of opportunities for income generation, which create an environment for the government and civil society organizations to play a supplementary role. Partners include Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS), Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Labor, Federation of Liberian Youth, YMCA, private contractors and civil society organizations.  In addition to the projects listed on the right, UNDP is also part of a joint programme on Food Security and Nutrition which seeks to improve food availability, accessibility and improving the nutritional status of Liberians.

 

Latest News:

March 12, 2012: The United Nations Development Program UNDP, through its Millennium Village Project, has officially turned over a clinic to the people of Rock Crusher Community in Kokoyah District in Bong County. full story..

November 21, 2011: The United Nations Development Program has donated 22 computers and other accessories to the University of Liberia.
The donation is valued at over one hundred thousand US dollars and is aimed at enhancing the university’s strategic management, planning and research capacities. Presenting the computers, UNDP’s Resident Coordinator Mustapha Soumare’ said the initiative was essential to the improvement of the University.  full story..

August 23, 2011: UNDP, under its Community Based Recovery and Development Project (CBRD) and the European Union Food Facility Programme (EUFF) has conducted training for Management Teams in 9 communities in Bong, Lofa and Nimba Counties. full story..

June 11, 2011:  The Ministry of Youth and Sports National Youth Volunteer Service Program, with support from the United Nations Development Program, has certificated eighty -five National Youth Volunteers for their dedicated services to various sectors of the Country. full story..

June 10, 2011:  Eighty-five National Youth Volunteers have participated in a two-day intensive Job Search and career guidance workshop as part of activities marking what is referred to as “the graduation week” for the Volunteers. full story..

April 18, 2011: The people of Kokoyah have received  two modern clinics and an ambulance turned over to them by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) under its Kokoyah Milennium Village Project (KMVP). full story..

 

LIST OF PROJECTS UNDER UNDP THEMATIC AREA - POVERTY REDUCTION 2011

LIST OF PROJECTS UNDER UNDP THEMATIC AREA - POVERTY REDUCTION