By Saywhar Gbar, gbaasay@gmail.com
The European Union says there are lot of pressing needs for basic social services in Liberia, according to an official of the EU Cooperation Project Section in Monrovia.
In the 2014-2020 budget, the EU appropriated 279 million Euros for Liberia’s national programs and budget support.
That fiscal period is now in its final year.
The Funding was used to support agriculture, fisheries and other sectors.
Mr. Theodorus Kasper pointed out that the EU projects have made considerable impacts on human resource development, food sustainability, strengthening Government, ensuring good forest governance among others.
The EU Cooperation Section Head also said they are passionate about programs that will provide Liberians entry into the job Market, setting up concession structures, the expenditure for rural electrification and addressing potential conflicts that surround Land rights among others.
Mr. Kasper explained that Liberia has great opportunities it can explore to reduce poverty, increase income and improve food security if only challenges of Sustainable management can be addressed.
He made the comments when he briefed the EU-Liberia Young Media Professionals at the European Union Delegation Office in Monrovia.
Liberia’s Pro-poor Agenda for prosperity and development is enshrined in the National Program being supported by the European Development fund.
The PAPD is guided by four pillars focusing on empowering Liberians through education, health, youth development and social protection, enabling private sector-led economic growth, supporting a peaceful society, and creating an inclusive and accountable public sector.