By Amos HarrisThe Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has released a comprehensive research report highlighting both progress and persistent shortcomings in the implementation of County Social Development Fund (CSDF) projects across six counties. The program covers Montserrado, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Bomi, Gbarpolu, Bong, and Nimba counties. Furthermore, the report found that CSDF resources were often spread too thinly across multiple sectors, diluting their overall impact. In Nimba County, for example, a completed youth center in Bunadin lacked basic amenities, rendering it largely ineffective. Based on these findings, CENTAL recommended that counties prioritize fewer, high-impact projects and strengthen institutional support for County Councils.

Source: GNN Liberia December 23, 2025 13:34 UTC