Liberia: On 2nd Thoughts: Examining the feasibility of President Boakai’s ambitious development plan amidst the culture of dependency

By Othello B. Garblah

Last week, President Joseph N. Boakai launched an ambitious five-year development plan worth over $8 billion, with 70% of this funding expected to come from donor assistance, while his government shoulders 30%.

This announcement has sparked a renewed debate about Liberia’s persistent dependency on foreign aid and whether the nation can truly achieve sustainable development in such a framework.

The ambitious plan, titled the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development…