World Bank Country Manager Commends Liberia’s Efforts In Gender-Responsive Budgeting

The World Bank Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has lauded Liberia’s strides in advancing gender equality through its commitment to Gender-Responsive and Participatory Budgeting (GRPB). Speaking at the opening of a five-day training workshop organized by the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MGCSP) under the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), Wallen emphasized the importance of inclusive governance and strategic investments in women’s empowerment. “This week’s training is an important step in achieving governance that serves the needs and interests of all Liberians, particularly women and girls,” Wallen said. She highlighted how GRPB is central to the World Bank’s mission to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity, particularly through targeted investments in women and youth. Drawing lessons from global examples, Wallen referenced success.