The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Good Governance, Tourism, Ways, Means, and Judiciary to review a proposal seeking the formulation and adoption of a twenty-five-year National Development Plan (2026–2051). The plan is intended to serve as a long-term framework for national growth and transformation.
The decision followed a communication from Montserrado County Electoral District #12 Representative, Jerry Yogboh, who emphasized the need for a comprehensive and consistent national development roadmap that transcends political transitions and short-term strategies. Yogboh noted that Liberia’s development programs have historically been implemented on a short-term basis—often influenced by changes in political leadership—leading to limited policy continuity, fragmented planning, and reduced national impact.
According to him, the proposed 25-year plan would provide strategic continuity across successive administrations, ensuring sustained focus on national priorities; economic and social stability, through alignment of all development initiatives with a shared national vision; increase investor and partner confidence as well as reinforcing Liberia’s long-term commitment to growth and transformation, among others.
Representative Yogboh further proposed that the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) be mandated to lead broad-based consultations and coordinate the drafting process of the 25-year plan. He stressed the importance of involving key stakeholders, including government ministries, the private sector, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners. “This framework will define Liberia’s aspirations for economic independence, social equity, and institutional resilience—ensuring that development efforts transcend political cycles and align with our long-term national interests,” Yogboh stated. The joint committees are expected to review the proposal and report to plenary within two weeks for further legislative consideration and possible action.
