EU-Funded Light Up South East Programme:
Advances Electricity Access in Buchanan
The European Union (EU), through its flagship Light Up South East (LUSE) Programme. has reached another significant milestone in expanding reliable and sustainable electricity access in Liberia, with the commencement of low-voltage (LV) stringing works in the Korean Farm Community (B33) in Buchanan.
Following a brief weather-related delay due to rainfall, project teams resumed field operations and successfully began installing the low-voltage distribution network, marking continued progress toward delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to households and businesses across Buchanan.
The commencement of LV stringing represents a critical stage in the electrification process. Once completed, the network will enable electricity to be safely distributed from the newly constructed power infrastructure directly to homes, schools, health facilities, and businesses within the Korean Farm Community and surrounding areas.
Funded by the European Union under its Light Up South East Programme is transforming access to electricity across southeastern Liberia by strengthening energy infrastructure and improving the quality of life for thousands of Liberians. The programme is implemented by the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) in collaboration with the National Authorising Office (NAO), with support from international and national technical partners.
The progress recorded in Buchanan reflects the European Union’s long-standing partnership with the Government and people of Liberia in promoting sustainable development, economic growth, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Reliable electricity is expected to stimulate local businesses, improve educational opportunities, strengthen healthcare delivery, and create new economic prospects for communities that have historically experienced limited access to modern energy services.
The Korean Farm Community is among several areas benefiting from the expansion of the electricity distribution network under the programme. The ongoing works demonstrate the project’s commitment to ensuring that communities not only receive electricity infrastructure but are connected through safe and reliable distribution systems capable of meeting future demand.
As implementation continues, the European Union remains committed to supporting Liberia’s energy sector by investing in infrastructure that promotes inclusive development, reduces energy poverty, and contributes to the country’s long-term economic transformation.
The Light Up South East Programme is more than an infrastructure investment—it is a partnership that is helping to power communities, expand opportunities, and improve lives across southeastern Liberia, one connection at a time.
