NEC, Legislature and UNDP Liberia Advance Electoral Reform Discussions Ahead of 2029 General Elections

Roundtable engagements examine proposed reforms, electoral dispute resolution and boundary delimitation

NEC Headquarters, Monrovia, Liberia | Wednesday, 23 September 2026

National Elections Commission of Liberia, in collaboration with the Legislature and the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project, is advancing discussions on electoral reforms intended to strengthen Liberia’s electoral framework ahead of the 2029 General Elections.

Visiting UN Senior Electoral Affairs Officer Maarten Halff is participating in the ongoing roundtable engagements, which bring together key electoral stakeholders in Monrovia.

Discussions began on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following a session involving about 22 members of the House of Representatives who presented and discussed proposed electoral reform measures.

Their participation provides an opportunity for lawmakers and electoral stakeholders to examine practical areas for improvement while considering lessons that could support future electoral processes.

Today’s roundtable at NEC Headquarters is focusing on reflections from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Elections and Inauguration, broader electoral reform priorities, methodologies, and comparative international practices.

Participants are using the engagement to explore approaches that could improve electoral administration, strengthen public confidence, and promote a more effective framework for future elections.

A significant part of the discussions is centered on procedures used by NEC to receive, process, and resolve electoral complaints and election related disputes.

 Participants are examining how existing mechanisms operate and considering areas where improvements could contribute to greater clarity, accessibility, fairness, and timely resolution of electoral concerns.

Electoral boundary delimitation is also receiving focused attention as preparations for the 2029 General Elections continue.

NEC Boundary Delimitation Consultant Archie Delaney, Sr. and Robert Irish of UNDP LESP are scheduled to deliver a joint presentation examining strategies for strengthening boundary delimitation and supporting an orderly electoral process.

Boundary delimitation remains an important component of electoral administration because it helps establish electoral areas and supports effective planning for voter registration, polling arrangements, representation, and election logistics.

Discussions on this area are therefore providing participants with an opportunity to consider technical approaches and comparative experiences that may be relevant to Liberia.

Maarten Halff, visiting UN Senior Electoral Affairs Officer, is leading the ongoing discussions, which are expected to continue over the coming days with relevant electoral stakeholders in Monrovia.

Continued engagement is intended to encourage informed dialogue among institutions responsible for electoral governance and other actors whose contributions can help shape future reforms.

Through these engagements, NEC, the Legislature, UNDP Liberia, and other stakeholders are creating space for constructive dialogue on the future of Liberia’s electoral system.

Discussions ahead of the 2029 General Elections are expected to contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen electoral institutions, improve procedures, address emerging challenges, and support a credible and inclusive electoral process.

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