NEC Liberia Begins Final Leg of Regional CVE Strategy Consultations in Harper

Harper, Maryland County – 22, Thursday 2026 – Final regional consultations on the draft Civic and Voter Education (CVE) Strategy have officially commenced in Harper, Maryland County.

This concluding engagement brings together key stakeholders from Maryland, River Gee, Grand Kru, and Grand Gedeh Counties.

Participants are reviewing the proposed framework and contributing recommendations to strengthen civic and voter education ahead of the 2029 General Elections.

NEC Deputy Executive Director for External Relations, Mr. Samuel B. Cole, is spearheading the consultation.

He is joined by Commission’s Director of Civic and Voter Education, Mr. Paul Wreh-Wilson, alongside representatives from Communications and Gender Sections.

This engagement provides a vital platform for citizens, local stakeholders, and development partners to share perspectives.

Attendees identify community-specific challenges and offering recommendations to inform refinement of the proposed strategy.

Addressing participants, Mr. Cole reaffirmed Commission’s commitment to adopting a structured and strategic approach to civic and voter education.

He acknowledged leadership of Chairperson and Members of Board of Commissioners (BoC) in advancing priorities for NEC.

Discussions are also focusing on women’s participation in election, with participants sharing experiences and examining barriers to meaningful participation.

Stakeholders are exploring practical solutions to challenges affecting their communities.

This engagement is expected to help ensure strategy reflects local realities and promotes inclusive civic participation.

Harper consultation marks conclusion of series of regional consultations on draft CVE Strategy, following earlier engagements in Buchanan, Robertsport, and Ganta.

These consultations form part of NEC’s broader efforts to strengthen civic awareness and promote informed electoral participation.

They also support effective delivery of civic and voter education throughout electoral cycle.

It is a cost-sharing exercise with NEC under UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP).

Funding is provided by European Union in Liberia, Governments of Sweden and Ireland.

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