By: Vaye A. Lepolu
Monrovia: The World Bank and the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MoPT) have officially launched Digital Liberia Week 2025, a national event aimed at promoting a connected, secure, and inclusive digital future for Liberia.
The three-day event brings together government officials, development partners, civil society, and private sector actors to review progress made in Liberia’s digital transformation and to identify new strategies for expanding access, building trust, and improving service delivery through technology.
The Digital Liberia Week highlights the government’s ongoing partnership with the World Bank to strengthen the country’s digital foundations across key areas including cybersecurity, digital identification, agriculture, skills development, and telecommunications.
According to organizers, these initiatives are supported by several global trust funds and partners such as the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF), Digital Development Partnership (DDP), Cybersecurity Trust Fund, Identification for Development (ID4D), and the Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF).
These efforts have paved the way for larger programs like the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) and the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) project, which seek to modernize public service delivery and enhance transparency in governance.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, World Bank Country Manager Georgia Wallen praised Liberia’s growing commitment to use digital technology as a tool for inclusion and development.
“Liberia’s digital transformation is moving from ideas to action,” Wallen said. “The success of this journey depends on strong foundations,reliable networks, effective institutions, and digital trust.”
She emphasized that the ultimate goal of digital transformation is to improve livelihoods and create opportunities, particularly for young Liberians.
“At the heart of this effort are the Liberian people. Digital transformation is not an end—it’s a means to build a better life for every citizen,” she added.
Representing the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Mr. Dehpue Zuo, described digital transformation as a key driver of Liberia’s development agenda.
“Efficiency in governance, service delivery, and private sector growth are all anchored on digital systems,” he said.
Minister Zuo outlined government efforts to digitize procurement, financial services, and public accountability systems through the GREAT Project, which he said is enhancing e-governance, anti-corruption efforts, and revenue mobilization.
He also urged young Liberians to take advantage of digital opportunities to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
“You are physically in Liberia, but digitally connected to the world. Use that connection to build your skills, create businesses, and tell positive stories about your country,” he advised.
Senator Francis S. Dopoh II, Chair of the Senate Committee on Posts and Telecommunications, reaffirmed the Legislature’s commitment to supporting policies that enhance digital governance.
“Digital technology is now the foundation of competitiveness, transparency, and social inclusion,” he said. “The Senate will continue to pass laws that ensure accountability and protect citizens in the digital space.”
Senator Dopoh revealed that the Senate is finalizing two key legislations—the Cybercrime Act and the Electronic Transactions Act—to align Liberia with international digital standards.
He stressed that effective coordination among the MoPT, Liberia Telecommunications Authority, National Identification Registry, and Ministry of Finance will help reduce leakages and improve domestic revenue collection.
“When systems talk to each other, government becomes smarter and corruption becomes harder,” Dopoh noted.
Throughout the week, discussions will focus on the National Digital Strategy, cybersecurity, telecommunications regulation, digital identification, agriculture, and skills development.
Stakeholders will explore how digital infrastructure, trust, and skills can work together to unlock opportunities and promote inclusive economic growth.
Digital Liberia Week, according to organizers, symbolizes a united effort to shape a technology-driven Liberia that empowers its citizens, strengthens governance, and fosters sustainable development.
“Together, we can shape a digital future that connects technology with opportunity for every Liberian,” Wallen concluded.
