[Vienna, Austria – September 17, 2025] – Liberia has signed the Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2026–2030 with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The framework outlines priority areas for technical cooperation in agriculture, health, and environmental protection over the next five years. The agreement was signed by Agriculture Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah and IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, Mr. Hua Liu.
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 & Security – Establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework and independent authority.
Food and Agriculture – Increasing crop and livestock productivity, food safety, and soil/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.
Water and Environment – 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. It 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.
