MONROVIA – In a major push to safeguard Liberia’s history for the digital age, the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA) has launched an ambitious, fully-funded five-year strategic plan. The $12.6 million roadmap is designed to modernize the National Archives, digitize fragile records, and bring archival services to all 15 counties.
Speaking at the launch ceremony at the agency’s Sinkor headquarters, Director General D. Nelson Bearngar hailed the “Five-Year Strategic Goals” plan as a historic turning point. “This plan is our blueprint to transform this vital institution for Liberia and the world,” Bearngar stated, emphasizing that it was developed entirely by in-house professionals.
The comprehensive plan targets five core areas: critical infrastructure upgrades, large-scale digitization of national records, decentralization of public access, a nationwide oral history collection project, and the foundational work for a future national library system. With a total cost of US$12,653,243.67, implementation is slated for 2026-2030.
Bearngar called on the government and international partners to support the plan’s execution. He also cited a year of notable progress, including the agency’s elevation to Class “A” status in the International Council on Archives, new academic partnerships with Harvard University, and exceeding its revenue target for 2025.
The strategic launch signals the National Archives’ commitment to becoming a modern pillar of governance and historical preservation, ensuring Liberia’s documentary heritage is protected, accessible, and relevant for future generations.
