Monrovia – Liberia has signed the Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2026–2030 with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The agreement was signed on September 17, 2025 by Agriculture Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah and IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, Mr. Hua Liu
According to a Ministry of Agriculture press release issued in Monrovia on September 18, 2025, the framework outlines priority areas for technical cooperation in agriculture, health, and environmental protection over the next five years.
The CPF was developed in consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Liaison Office, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Ministries of Agriculture and Health, and UN partners, including UNDP, FAO, and WHO.
It reflects Liberia’s national development priorities under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (2025–2026).The five-year framework focuses on key areas, including Nuclear and Radiation Safety and Security, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework and independent authority.
Other key areas are Food and Agriculture – Increasing crop and livestock productivity, food safety, and soil and water management through nuclear technologies;Health and Nutrition – Building a radiotherapy facility and using nuclear techniques to assess maternal and child nutrition; Energy and Industry – Enhancing national capacity in energy planning and supporting strategy development using IAEA tools.
Additionally, Water and Environment are other key areas in improving technical capacity to apply isotopic techniques for sustainable water management.The CPF aligns fully with Liberia’s development goals, emphasizing food security, infrastructure, governance, human capital, and environmental sustainability.
The signing of the CPF, the release maintains also reaffirms Liberia’s long-standing commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear technology, a dedication that dates back to its membership in the IAEA in 1962.
Country Programme Frameworks are created through close dialogue between Member States and the IAEA to ensure national ownership of assistance programs, align projects with national priorities, strengthen technical skills, and foster partnerships with the UN and other international organizations.
By signing the CPF 2026–2030, Liberia reaffirms its commitment to utilizing nuclear science and technology to promote sustainable development and improve the well-being of its people.
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