MONROVIA – In a major step toward evidence-based and inclusive policy-making, the Government of Liberia, with support from the World Bank on Wednesday April 16, 2025, officially launched the Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report, a critical tool aimed at addressing long-standing data gaps and guiding the nation’s efforts to ensure gender equality and social inclusion across key sectors.
The report, unveiled Wednesday at Monrovia City Hall, is expected to strengthen government decision-making by providing accurate, gender-sensitive data in sectors such as health, education, and agriculture. Officials say this marks a turning point in the country’s development planning, with a focus on addressing the unique needs of women, men, boys, girls, and persons with disabilities.
Speaking through his proxy, Deputy Minister for Administration Bill McGill Jones, Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan emphasized the significance of the report in shaping policies that genuinely respond to the realities of all Liberians. Minister Jones described the initiative as the beginning of a data-driven development era, one that prioritizes inclusivity and ensures no group is left behind.
Jones also highlighted Liberia’s historic struggle with the lack of reliable data, which has often undermined the effectiveness of public interventions. He commended the collaborative effort behind the report and reaffirmed the Boakai administration’s commitment to continuing such partnerships for sustainable development.
Deputy Minister for Research, Policy and Planning at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Curtis V. Dorley, welcomed the report as a timely resource in the country’s push toward gender equality and social equity. According to him, the survey’s findings will help dismantle the structural barriers that marginalize vulnerable populations and strengthen policy frameworks moving forward.
The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) played a key role in conducting the survey, with technical and financial backing from the World Bank. The data now serves as a foundation for targeted government action that reflects the real challenges faced by different segments of the population.
The launch ceremony brought together a range of stakeholders, including senior government officials, lawmakers, and international partners, signaling broad support for the report’s implementation and its potential impact on national development planning.
