NDICI Operating Grant for Support to the MFDP Team, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning

The NDICI Operating Grant II supports Liberia’s transition from the European Development Fund (EDF) framework to the NDICI–Global Europe framework under the Samoa Agreement. The project strengthens the institutional and operational capacities of the MFDP Team, particularly the Aid Management and Coo…See More

Objectives

Overall Objective To facilitate the implementation of EU cooperation with Liberia and strengthen its impact, visibility, institutional effectiveness, and partnership with the Government of Liberia. Specific Objectives 1. Strengthen the capacities and capabilities of the MFDP Team to effectively programme, supervise, manage, monitor, disseminate, and account for EU cooperation programmes and projects. 2. Support long-term technical assistance for implementation of the NDICI Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) and Operating Grant. 3. Finalize the transition and integration of the former National Authorizing Office (NAO) into the MFDP institutional framework.

Deliverables

Expected Results • Strengthened institutional capacity of the MFDP Team • Improved aid coordination and harmonization mechanisms • Enhanced monitoring and supervision of NDICI and EDF programmes • Increased technical knowledge of MACs and NSAs • Improved EU-Liberia policy dialogue and cooperation • Successful integration of NAO functions into MFDP • Improved transparency, accountability, and reporting systems Key Outputs • NDICI monitoring and reporting systems operationalized • Enhanced aid coordination mechanisms within MFDP • Technical staff trained on EU procedures and development cooperation • Improved field monitoring and project oversight • Stronger collaboration among MFDP, MACs, NSAs, and development partners • Institutional merger of ONAO into MFDP advanced

National Development Plan Alignment

Alignment with Liberia’s AAID The project aligns with Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), particularly: Pillar 4: Governance and Anti-Corruption • Strengthening accountability and public sector effectiveness • Improving aid coordination and transparency Pillar 6: Human Capital Development • Building technical and institutional capacity within government institutions • Enhancing professional skills in development cooperation and financial management Alignment with EU-Liberia Cooperation Priorities The project supports implementation of the EU Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021–2027 under three priority areas: 1. Natural Resources and Food Systems 2. Decent Jobs and Inclusive Growth 3. Financial and Democratic Governance The grant also contributes to Team Europe Initiatives (TEIs) and strengthens EU-Liberia strategic cooperation under the Samoa Agreement. Cross-Cutting Issues • Gender equality and inclusion • Good governance and accountability • Transparency and anti-corruption • Climate change and environmental sustainability • Institutional sustainability • Data management and digital transformation