Liberia is set to receive $50 million in financing from the World Bank to accelerate its digital transformation agenda. The funding is part of a broader $125 million package that also includes support for road infrastructure and electricity access, reflecting a multi-sector development approach aimed at strengthening the country’s economic foundations.
The digital investment falls under the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program Phase 2 (WARDIP 2), which Liberia is implementing alongside Benin and Sierra Leone. The program is designed to enhance cybersecurity, improve digital governance, promote innovation, and expand access to e-commerce and digital financial services across the region.
As part of the initiative, Liberia aims to strengthen its regulatory framework for the digital sector, including improvements in spectrum management and internet governance. It also plans to invest in regional connectivity infrastructure such as submarine cable systems and landing stations, along with alternative connectivity solutions to improve resilience.
