The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Liberia, alongside the European Union in Liberia, Sweden, and Ireland, continues to support a range of election-related programs with the National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia.
In a further demonstration of this commitment, on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, UNDP Liberia Country Representative Aliou Mamadou Dia, accompanied by Deputy Resident Representative Louis Kuukpen, paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Chairperson of NEC, Jonathan K. Weedor, reaffirming UNDP’s continued support to the Commission.
Mr. Dia highlighted the ongoing collaboration under the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP), supported by the European Union, Sweden, and Ireland, and pledged sustained partnership with the Board of Commissioners (BoC) of NEC.
The UNDP delegation, accompanied by the UNDP-LESP Chief Technical Advisor, Katherine Green, also commended the successful conduct of Liberia’s 2023 General Elections, which culminated in a peaceful democratic transition.
In response, Acting Chairperson Weedor expressed appreciation for the visit and underscored the pivotal role of the United Nations in sustaining Liberia’s democratic progress.
He further conveyed confidence in strengthening institutional collaboration under his leadership, emphasizing a commitment to inclusive reforms, enhanced staff capacity, and adherence to best practices in electoral management. The Acting Chairperson reaffirmed NEC’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in delivering credible elections.
