MINES AND ENERGY MINISTRY LEADS TECHNICAL PLANNING PROCESS TO STRENGTHEN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SECTOR
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), as the lead institution for Liberia’s Energy and Environment Sector, has commenced a technical planning process aimed at strengthening institutional coordination, aligning sector priorities with the national development agenda, and developing a practical framework for implementing key interventions under Pillar Five of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), which focuses on Environmental Sustainability.
The technical engagement, held at the Ministry’s central office in Monrovia, brought together representatives from relevant government institutions to advance the development of the sector’s Strategic Plan, Investment Plan, and Project Pipeline.
The exercise forms part of the Government of Liberia’s broader efforts to ensure that sector-level planning is effectively aligned with the AAID, Liberia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and commitments associated with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
At the heart of the process is the need to establish stronger coordination among institutions operating within the Energy and Environment Sector and develop a common strategic direction for translating national policies into concrete programs, projects, and investments.
The technical engagement is expected to enable participating institutions to review sector priorities, identify critical gaps and opportunities, establish implementation priorities, and develop a coherent framework to guide government interventions and resource mobilization during the strategic planning period.
It is also intended to address longstanding challenges associated with fragmented institutional planning by bringing individual priorities together under a broader sector framework that reflects Liberia’s national development objectives.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, Acting Minister Eudora Blay-Pritchard underscored the importance of the exercise, noting that the process began around June 2026 during pre-budget preparation discussions.
According to Deputy Minister Blay-Pritchard, the initiative followed engagements with development partners, including discussions surrounding the IMF review process, which highlighted the need for stronger alignment between institutional strategic plans and Liberia’s overarching national development framework.
She noted that the need for improved alignment cuts across several government institutions, with the Ministry of Mines and Energy receiving particular attention because of its leadership role within the Energy and Environment Sector.
Deputy Minister Blay-Pritchard said a subsequent meeting in July 2026 further advanced discussions on developing integrated sector plans aligned with the AAID, Liberia’s NDC, and other national priorities.
She encouraged technical representatives to draw on their professional expertise and institutional experience to ensure that the outcome of the process is practical, comprehensive, measurable, and capable of guiding implementation.
Beyond the preparation of a strategic policy document, the process is expected to produce an investment plan and project pipeline capable of identifying priority interventions, financing requirements, and opportunities for collaboration with development partners and the private sector.
Stakeholders emphasized that a credible project pipeline will be essential to transforming strategic priorities into implementable projects while providing a clear basis for mobilizing domestic and external financing.
The process is also expected to strengthen the Government of Liberia’s ability to present clearly defined investment opportunities to development partners and private-sector investors, particularly in areas requiring additional financing and technical assistance.
Participants further stressed the importance of continuous technical coordination and guidance throughout the planning process. The participating institutions are expected to work closely with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) and development partners to ensure that the sector plan meets national planning standards and relevant program commitments.
During the technical session, an overview of the planning process was presented by the Assistant Director of the Research, Planning, Development and Coordination Unit of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.
The presentation provided participants with an understanding of the technical framework and requirements for developing the sector strategic plan, with emphasis on coordination, planning standards, and the establishment of clearly defined and measurable priorities.
A separate presentation on Strategic Plan Content Development was delivered by Mr. Absalom S. F. Kendor, Director of Procurement at the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
His presentation formed part of the technical discussions on the structure, scope, and substantive content required for developing an effective and results-oriented sector strategic plan.
Participants are expected to contribute institutional perspectives, identify sector challenges, assess priority areas, and help formulate interventions that are realistic and consistent with the Government’s broader development objectives.
The planning process comes amid increasing national emphasis on integrated planning, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, energy development, sustainable resource management, and improved resource mobilization as essential components of Liberia’s development trajectory.
For the Energy and Environment Sector, particularly under Pillar Five of the AAID, effective coordination is critical because many sector priorities are interconnected. Energy access and development, environmental protection, climate resilience, sustainable resource management, and investment mobilization require institutions to operate within a coordinated framework rather than pursue isolated interventions.
The strategic planning process is therefore expected to provide a common platform for participating institutions to establish shared priorities, clarify institutional responsibilities, strengthen implementation arrangements, and identify projects capable of delivering measurable results.
Alignment with Liberia’s NDC is also expected to ensure that sector interventions contribute meaningfully to the country’s climate and environmental commitments, while alignment with the AAID will provide the broader national development context for determining priorities and allocating resources.
The anticipated involvement of the IMF and other development partners is expected to provide additional technical guidance as the process advances. Deputy Minister Blay-Pritchard emphasized the importance of securing appropriate technical assistance early enough to ensure that the planning exercise meets the required standards and avoids unnecessary revisions, duplication, or delays.
The Government’s broader objective is to ensure that strategic planning translates into stronger implementation, improved accountability, better coordination, and more effective use of available resources.
Once completed, the Sector Strategic Plan, Investment Plan, and Project Pipeline are expected to serve as important planning and coordination instruments for the Energy and Environment Sector, providing a clearer roadmap for government institutions, development partners, and potential private-sector investors.
The September 9 technical meeting therefore marks an important milestone in the Government of Liberia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen sector planning and create greater coherence between national development priorities, institutional mandates, investment requirements, and implementation strategies.
With the Ministry of Mines and Energy providing leadership to the process, participating institutions are expected to continue the technical work with a focus on producing a strategic plan that is not only aligned with Liberia’s national and international commitments, but is also practical, investment-oriented, measurable, and capable of delivering tangible outcomes in environmental sustainability and Liberia’s broader development agenda.
Ultimately, the exercise seeks to move planning within the Energy and Environment Sector beyond broad policy commitments toward coordinated action, well-defined investments, measurable results, and sustainable development outcomes for the people of Liberia.
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