The European Union has committed €22 million through its From Product to Productivity – Linking Peers to Peers (P2P) Programme to strengthen Liberia’s food systems, with €7 million earmarked for the EU-funded Liberian Food Safety Initiative (LiFSI).
The investment is expected to support Liberia’s efforts to improve food safety, strengthen food security and modernize the country’s food control system in line with international standards.
As part of the initiative, the Food Authority of Liberia has launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, which is expected to guide the institution’s work over the next five years.
The strategic plan was developed with support from the European Union-funded LiFSI and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
The plan was launched at a high-level ceremony in Paynesville City, bringing together government officials, development partners and other stakeholders involved in Liberia’s food safety and food security sector.
Speaking at the ceremony, EU Delegation representative Antonio Di Clemente reaffirmed the European Union’s long-term commitment to supporting Liberia’s food systems.
He highlighted EU support for capacity building, policy development and institutional strengthening, noting that these interventions are intended to help Liberia improve its food control systems and move closer to international standards.
A key component of the Food Authority’s new strategic direction is the introduction of a risk-based inspection framework.
The framework is designed to enable food safety authorities to better identify, assess and manage potential risks within the food production and supply chain, while allowing inspection resources to be directed toward areas of greatest concern.
With continued EU support, the Food Authority of Liberia is expected to strengthen its institutional and technical capacity to implement the new strategic plan and improve coordination in food safety management.
The initiative also seeks to enhance Liberia’s participation in regional and international food safety efforts, while contributing to a safer and more resilient food system.
The launch of the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan therefore marks a significant step in Liberia’s ongoing efforts to protect public health, improve food safety standards and strengthen national food security.
The European Union remains a key development partner in Liberia’s food safety and food security agenda, with its latest investment expected to provide further support for institutional development and the modernization of the country’s food systems.
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