National and Regional Consultations for the Proposed Liberia Forest Economy Project (LiFE-P)

Implemented on behalf of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA).

Objectives

• To fulfil stakeholder consultation requirements by facilitating stakeholder engagements across all stakeholder groups relevant to the effective implementation of the project.
• To raise awareness about the project scope and content, inspire community trust and solicit stakeholder input, recognising their knowledge as integral to effective decision-making.
• To refine project design choices, ensure safeguard measures for vulnerable groups, enhance grievance resolution, and secure the buy-in and partnerships needed to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Project Outcome

• The national and regional stakeholder consultations were successfully held from 19 to 30 June 2026.
• One national and three regional consultations were held: the national event at Corina Hotel, Monrovia, and the regional consultations in Tubmanburg (Bomi County), Buchanan (Grand Bassa County) and Zwedru (Grand Gedeh County).
• All events were coordinated with FDA.
• The consultations engaged 158 stakeholders, comprising 18.9% female, 81.1% male and 17% youth.
• Participants represented public sector institutions, forest governance structures, forest users, civil society organisations, not-for-profit organisations, private sector actors and local authorities.
• Overall, stakeholders expressed strong support for the project, highlighting their gratitude for the opportunity to provide their insights, experiences and lessons to the development of the project.

Project Geography

Monrovia (national level), plus Northwest and Southeast priority landscapes covering six counties: Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, Grand Bassa, River Cess, Sinoe and Grand Gedeh Counties.