The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has launched a new digital supervision platform in Liberia to improve the monitoring, evaluation, and delivery of development projects. The Remote Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation (RASME) platform is designed to help project teams collect real-time data, strengthen decision-making, and improve the effectiveness of development investments.
The platform was officially introduced in Monrovia by the African Development Bank’s Country Manager for Liberia, Rees Mwasambili. The launch forms part of the Bank’s broader digital transformation strategy, with RASME expected to be gradually expanded across African countries.
RASME uses mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, along with drone and satellite imagery to support field data collection. The system generates georeferenced information, photographs, videos, and digital maps, allowing project managers to access more accurate evidence when assessing progress and making operational decisions.
According to the African Development Bank, the new technology will make project supervision faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective. It will also improve coordination between implementing agencies, government institutions, and development partners by providing a shared platform for monitoring results.
The introduction of RASME was accompanied by a four-day capacity-building workshop held in Monrovia, bringing together more than 50 participants from Bank-financed projects, implementing agencies, and African Development Bank project teams in Liberia. Participants explored how digital tools can enhance monitoring systems and support more impactful development programs across various sectors.
Liberia has been a member of the African Development Bank since its establishment and has received approximately $1.03 billion in financing for nearly 76 projects since 1964. The Bank’s current portfolio in the country includes 19 operations worth $419.19 million, covering sectors such as transport, energy, agriculture, finance, and multisector development.
Through the adoption of digital supervision tools like RASME, the African Development Bank aims to improve transparency, strengthen project delivery, and ensure development investments achieve greater impact across Liberia and the wider African continent.
