Long-Term Technical Assistance to the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA), Liberia

Multi-year technical assistance support programme aligned with Liberia’s rural electrification and energy sector reform agenda. Project Background The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) was established to facilitate the economic transformation of rural Liberia through modern energy access, wi…See More

Objectives

Project Objective The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional, technical, operational, and strategic capacity of the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) to effectively plan, coordinate, implement, supervise, and monitor rural electrification and renewable energy programmes across Liberia. The project aims to: • Improve RREA’s technical and project management capacity; • Strengthen planning and implementation of rural electrification programmes; • Support development of renewable energy infrastructure and mini-grids; • Enhance donor coordination and investment readiness; • Improve monitoring, safeguards, procurement, and reporting systems; • Support achievement of Liberia’s universal energy access goals.

Deliverables

Expected Results The project is expected to: • Strengthen RREA’s ability to deliver rural electrification programmes nationwide; • Improve implementation efficiency of renewable energy projects; • Expand sustainable electricity access in underserved communities; • Enhance donor confidence and investment coordination in Liberia’s energy sector; • Improve monitoring, reporting, and safeguards compliance; • Accelerate Liberia’s transition toward renewable and decentralized energy systems.

National Development Plan Alignment

The project strongly supports Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) through the following pillars: 1. Infrastructure Development • Strengthens institutional capacity for national electrification expansion; • Supports planning and delivery of modern energy infrastructure. 2. Economic Transformation • Improves the enabling environment for energy investment and private sector participation; • Supports productive use of electricity and local economic development. 3. Human Capital Development • Enhances technical capacity and skills development within the energy sector; • Improves energy access for schools, clinics, and public institutions. 4. Rural Transformation and Inclusion • Promotes equitable access to electricity in rural and underserved communities; • Supports inclusive development and poverty reduction. 5. Climate and Environmental Sustainability • Supports renewable energy deployment and clean energy transition; • Promotes environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient energy systems. ________________________________________ Strategic Importance The project is strategically important because it: • Strengthens Liberia’s lead institution for rural electrification; • Supports implementation of national energy policies and investment programmes; • Enhances coordination between government and development partners; • Builds long-term institutional sustainability in Liberia’s energy sector.