The Chairman of the Liberia Land Authority Samuel F. Kpakio and Commissioner for Land Administration at the Liberia Land Authority Mahmoud Solomon are representing Liberia at the high-level global forum.
The participation of Chairman Kpakio and Commissioner Solomon reflect the Government of Liberia's commitment to strengthening geospatial information management as a cornerstone of effective governance and inclusive national development under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).
The annual UN-GGIM session brings together government leaders, geospatial experts, policymakers, and development partners from around the world to advance the use of geospatial information in support of sustainable development, land governance, disaster risk reduction, environmental management, and evidence-based policymaking.
Chairman Kpakio and Commissioner Solomon are engaging with international experts and development partners to exchange experiences, explore innovative geospatial technologies, and strengthen partnerships that will support Liberia's ongoing efforts to modernize its national geospatial infrastructure.
Chairman Kpakio emphasized that effective geospatial information management is essential to Liberia's development aspirations, noting that accurate and reliable spatial data supports better planning, transparent land administration, infrastructure development, environmental protection, and efficient public service delivery. He observed that Liberia's participation at UN-GGIM aligns with President Boakai's vision of building stronger institutions through innovation, technology, and data-driven decision-making.
Liberia's participation is anticipated for a major outcome including the opportunity to lay the foundation for the establishment of a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) that coordinates national framework which enables government institutions to collect, manage, share, and use geospatial data efficiently. The development of an NSDI would strengthen collaboration among public institutions, improve data interoperability, reduce duplication of mapping efforts, and support evidence-based planning across sectors.
The establishment of a National Spatial Data Infrastructure would represent a significant milestone in Liberia's digital transformation agenda, providing a unified platform for land administration, infrastructure planning, agriculture, environmental management, disaster preparedness, urban development, and investment promotion. It would also enhance the country's ability to deliver efficient public services and strengthen transparency and accountability in governance.
Liberia's engagement at the UN-GGIM forum directly supports several priorities under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, particularly in strengthening governance institutions, improving land administration, promoting agricultural development through better land-use planning, facilitating infrastructure expansion, enhancing natural resource management, and accelerating digital transformation across government.
The participation further provides an opportunity for Liberia to deepen collaboration with the United Nations, regional geospatial organizations, and international partners in building technical capacity, mobilizing investment, and adopting global best practices in geospatial information management. Such cooperation could accelerate Liberia's efforts to establish a modern National Spatial Data Infrastructure that serves as a strategic national asset for inclusive development
As the Government continues implementing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive economic growth, investments in geospatial technologies are expected to improve planning, increase efficiency in public administration, enhance land tenure security, and support informed policy decisions.
The Government of Liberia remains committed to leveraging innovation, international cooperation, and modern geospatial technologies to accelerate sustainable development and improve the quality of life for all Liberians in line with the vision of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
The 16th Session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management continues through August 7, bringing together countries from across the globe to strengthen international cooperation and advance the effective use of geospatial information for sustainable development.
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Published by: Davis Emmanuel Chedeh
