{"id":18353,"date":"2026-06-20T13:04:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T13:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/iita-strengthens-partnerships-with-liberias-ministry-of-agriculture-towards-sustainable-food-systems\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:48:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:48:27","slug":"iita-strengthens-partnerships-with-liberias-ministry-of-agriculture-towards-sustainable-food-systems","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/iita-strengthens-partnerships-with-liberias-ministry-of-agriculture-towards-sustainable-food-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"IITA strengthens partnerships with Liberia\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture towards sustainable food systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

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(l-r) Hon. Solomon Hedd-Williams, Dr Abdoulaye Tahirou and Dr Alpha Kamara.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a landmark move to deepen its presence in the country, IITA<\/a>\u2013CGIAR<\/a> has officially opened its Liberia Country Office in Monrovia, following the launch of the project. The new office, launched on 22 October 2025, alongside the Soils4Liberia Project, marks a major step toward enhancing agricultural research, innovation, and partnerships in the country. The establishment of the Liberia office further underscores IITA\u2019s commitment to supporting evidence-based agricultural development, <\/strong>empowering local scientists, and fostering collaboration between national institutions and international partners for a more sustainable and food-secure future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the office launch, Dr Tahirou Abdoulaye, Acting Deputy Director General for Partnership and Scaling, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Alexander Nuetah during which he expressed appreciation for the support and collaboration from the government of Liberia, and for designating Hon. Solomon Hedd-Williams, Deputy Minister for Technical Services, to represent the Ministry at the Soils4Liberia launch event. He also extended gratitude for the Ministry\u2019s instrumental support in facilitating IITA\u2019s establishment in Liberia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, Dr Nuetah welcomed the delegation while thanking IITA for the steadfast support of Liberia\u2019s agriculture sector. He reaffirmed the Ministry\u2019s readiness to deepen coordination with IITA, particularly in strengthening the country\u2019s agricultural research and extension services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Abdoulaye Tahirou with the Liberia Minister of Agriculture, Dr Alexander Nuetah.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are grateful for IITA\u2019s leadership and commitment to supporting our farmers and our research institutions,\u201d said Dr Nuetah. \u201cThe Soils4Liberia Project and the opening of IITA\u2019s office here show that Liberia\u2019s agriculture is on a new path – one that combines science, policy, and partnership for sustainable growth,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dr Nuetah further emphasized the importance of improving soil health and data-driven land management to address Liberia\u2019s long-standing challenges of low productivity, land degradation, and climate vulnerability. He also expressed strong concern and the need for IITA to work closely with the Institut central de recherche agricole (ICRA)<\/a> to advance the country\u2019s agricultural research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The IITA Liberia team with the Ministry of Agriculture team during the courtesy visit at the Minister’s office.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accompanying Dr Abdoulaye were Dr Alfred Dixon, IITA Country Representative for Liberia; Dr Alpha Kamara, Principal Scientist; and Dr Samuel Mesele, Soil Scientist and Interim Project Manager Soils4Liberia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The courtesy visit ended with a mutual pledge to continue working together to scale research outputs, develop local expertise, and promote sustainable soil management practices that will enhance food security and livelihoods in Liberia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributed by Daniel Momo Sirleaf<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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