The launch of the National Platforms of the Republics of Liberia and Sierra Leone for the ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation Support Programme (ECBCSP 2023-2027) marks a significant step towards improving the lives of Community Citizens in border areas of Member States.
In Monrovia, the Resident Representative of the ECOWAS Commission in Liberia, Amb. Josephine Nkrumah, representing Mrs. Massandje Toure-Litse, highlighted the importance of the launch, stating that it will kick-start robust implementation between Liberia and its neighbouring States. Meanwhile, in Freetown, the Resident Representative of the ECOWAS Commission in Sierra Leone, Amb. Harouna Moussa, emphasized the crucial role of Civil Society Organisations, state, and non-state actors in local development.
The ECOWAS team delivered a comprehensive presentation on the ECBCSP, outlining its Objectives, Operational Structure, and Funding Mechanism. Liberia's ECBCSP National Platform was launched by Honourable Ibrahim Nyei, the Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, while Sierra Leone's platform was officially launched by Mr. Peter Sam-Kpakra, the Development Secretary representing the Minister for Planning, Economic Development, and Integration.
The ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation Support Programme aims to work with local communities in border regions to ensure social cohesion, regional construction, and sustainable development. Each Member State will receive a grant of One Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($100,000) to facilitate the implementation of identified cross-border projects endorsed by the national platforms.
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