{"id":1356,"date":"2025-03-08T18:32:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T18:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/?page_id=1356"},"modified":"2026-10-11T16:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T16:50:03","slug":"updating-liberias-national-social-protection-policy-strategy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/?page_id=1356","title":{"rendered":"Policy and Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1356\" class=\"elementor elementor-1356\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38e04414 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38e04414\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6145220a\" data-id=\"6145220a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa692e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa692e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><style>\n.sp-policy{font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#183047;line-height:1.62;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto 70px}.sp-policy *{box-sizing:border-box}.sp-policy a{color:#145b82}.sp-policy .hero{background:#12345d;color:white;border-radius:18px;padding:44px 48px;margin:14px 0 24px}.sp-policy .eyebrow{color:#a4daea;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.13em;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px}.sp-policy h2{font-size:32px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 14px;color:inherit}.sp-policy h3{font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 12px;color:#12345d}.sp-policy .hero p{font-size:18px;max-width:790px;margin:0}.sp-policy .status{background:#eaf4f7;border-left:5px solid #147498;border-radius:5px;padding:18px 24px;margin:24px 0}.sp-policy .status p{margin:5px 0 0}.sp-policy .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px;margin:24px 0}.sp-policy .card{background:#f6f9fc;border:1px solid #dce7f0;border-radius:12px;padding:25px}.sp-policy .card p{margin:0 0 12px}.sp-policy .card a{font-weight:700}.sp-policy .section{margin:38px 0}.sp-policy .section>h2{font-size:27px;color:#12345d;border-bottom:2px solid #dce7f0;padding-bottom:10px}.sp-policy .link-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}.sp-policy .link-list li{border-bottom:1px solid #dce7f0;padding:14px 0}.sp-policy .link-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}.sp-policy .link-list a{font-weight:700}.sp-policy .meta{display:block;color:#536879;font-size:15px;margin-top:2px}.sp-policy .note{font-size:15px;color:#4a5f73}.sp-policy .cta{background:#f4cb61;padding:26px;border-radius:12px;margin-top:30px}.sp-policy .cta h3{margin-bottom:6px}@media(max-width:700px){.sp-policy .hero{padding:29px 22px;border-radius:12px}.sp-policy h2{font-size:27px}.sp-policy .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sp-policy .card{padding:21px}}\n<\/style><\/p>\n<div class=\"sp-policy\">\n<section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"policy-intro\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">Liberia social protection<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"policy-intro\">Policy and Results<\/h2>\n<p>Follow the update of Liberia\u2019s National Social Protection Policy and Strategy. Read the existing policy, see consultation updates and find dated reports on program progress.<\/p>\n<p>Last updated: 11 October 2026<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"status\"><strong>Policy update status, October 2026<\/strong>\n<p>The National Social Protection Steering Committee met on 2 October 2026 and endorsed the draft National Social Protection Policy and Strategy 2026 to 2030, subject to corrections. Endorsement by the Committee is a step toward adoption and is not adoption. The policy will be submitted to Cabinet, and the proposed Social Protection Enabling Act to the Legislature.<\/p>\n<p>The update was informed by consultations held in Monrovia from 15 to 18 September 2026 with informal sector representatives, line ministries, civil society and development partners, and by field research conducted in 10 counties between August and September 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Summary materials reflecting the endorsed draft are published below: an executive summary, one-page briefs for the public, for Government and for development partners, and an abridged edition of the policy. The full Consolidated Policy Document will be republished on this page once the corrections directed by the Steering Committee have been applied. The September 2026 review draft is retained below for reference and is superseded.<\/p>\n<p>The National Social Protection Policy and Strategy adopted in 2013 remains the published policy of the Government of Liberia and is available below.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"grid\">\n<section class=\"card\">\n<h3>Explore the policy<\/h3>\n<p>See why the policy is being updated and read the existing national policy and development agenda.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#policy-documents\">View policy documents<\/a><\/section>\n<section class=\"card\">\n<h3>Explore results<\/h3>\n<p>Find project reports and stories that identify their program and reporting period.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#reported-results\">View reported progress<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"policy-process\">\n<h2 id=\"policy-process\">The update process<\/h2>\n<p>The review examines gaps in the current framework and gathers perspectives on coverage, delivery, coordination, financing and response to shocks. Consultation findings are inputs to a revised policy, strategy and results framework. Drafting, validation and adoption require their own decisions and will be identified here when official documents are available.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"link-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/?p=1559\">Informal sector consultation summary<\/a><span class=\"meta\">Social Protection Liberia, 24 September 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realise.liberiasp.gov.lr\/2026\/09\/16\/liberia-advances-update-of-national-social-protection-policy-and-strategy-through-consultations\/\">Full consultation story<\/a> <span class=\"meta\">REALISE Project, September 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NSPPS_Oct2_Program_FINAL.pdf\">Steering Committee meeting program, 2 October 2026 (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Program for the Steering Committee meeting held on 2 October 2026. The Committee endorsed the draft policy and strategy subject to corrections. Endorsement is not adoption. Status updated: 11 October 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"policy-documents\" class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"documents-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"documents-heading\">Policy documents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"link-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-Page-Executive-Summary-1.pdf\">NSPPS 2026\u20132030 Executive Summary (PDF)<\/a><span class=\"meta\">Three-page summary reflecting the draft endorsed by the Steering Committee on 2 October 2026, subject to corrections. Endorsement is not adoption. Published on this page: 11 October 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/One-Pagers.pdf\">NSPPS 2026\u20132030 One-page Briefs (PDF)<\/a><span class=\"meta\">One-page briefs for the public, Government and development partners, combined in one three-page PDF. These reflect the endorsed draft, subject to corrections, and do not establish adoption. Published on this page: 11 October 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realise167-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/abutler_liberiasp_gov_lr\/IQBtsjKX4oeHT5nnkaEYXSKRARMYk-sz0LZeLFRXwcl6dsE?e=M0ZrZi\">Abridged Policy (Graphic) \u2014 PDF<\/a><span class=\"meta\">Abridged graphic edition reflecting the draft endorsed by the Steering Committee on 2 October 2026, subject to corrections. Endorsement is not adoption. Page entry updated: 11 October 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NSPPS_2026_2030_Main_Volume_web.pdf\">NSPPS 2026\u20132030 Main Volume, September review draft, superseded (PDF)<\/a><span class=\"meta\">September 2026 review draft, retained for reference and superseded. The corrected Consolidated Policy Document will be republished after the Steering Committee\u2019s corrections have been applied. Status updated: 11 October 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NSPPS2026-2030-WorkshopEdition.pdf\">NSPPS 2026\u20132030 Workshop Edition (PDF)<\/a><span class=\"meta\">September 2026 workshop discussion draft, retained for reference. It is not an adopted policy. Status updated: 11 October 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NSPPS_2026_2030_Executive_Summary_1.pdf\">NSPPS 2026\u20132030 Executive Summary, September review draft, superseded (PDF)<\/a><span class=\"meta\">Earlier review summary, retained for reference and superseded by the October 2026 executive summary above. Status updated: 11 October 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ARREST-Agenda-for-Inclusive-Development-Liberia-2025.pdf\">ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (PDF)<\/a><span class=\"meta\">National development agenda. Read the document for its publication details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Liberia-Social-Protection-Policy.pdf\">National Social Protection Policy and Strategy (PDF)<\/a><span class=\"meta\">Government of Liberia, August 2013. Existing published policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NSPPS_Fiscal_Space_Workshop_Presentation_September_2026_Final_v4.pptx\">Financing Social Protection in Liberia, fiscal space presentation (PPTX)<\/a><span class=\"meta\">September 2026 technical workshop. Financing scenarios are illustrative and do not establish approved budget commitments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"note\">The Committee\u2019s endorsement of the 2026\u20132030 draft is subject to corrections and is not adoption. The September review draft and workshop edition are retained for reference. The 2013 adopted policy remains the published policy of the Government of Liberia. The fiscal space presentation models possible financing paths, not approved allocations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"reported-results\" class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"results-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"results-heading\">Reported progress<\/h2>\n<p>Use dated source reports to understand activities and results. Project targets, enrollment, payments and outcomes measure different things. Check the reporting period and definition before comparing figures.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"link-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realise.liberiasp.gov.lr\/realise-documents\/\">REALISE project documents<\/a><span class=\"meta\">Reports and newsletters from the project website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realise.liberiasp.gov.lr\/2026\/08\/05\/realise-project-records-significant-progress\/\">REALISE progress update<\/a><span class=\"meta\">Project story dated 5 August 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Systems-Brief-2025.pdf\">Social protection systems brief (PDF)<\/a><span class=\"meta\">2025 snapshot. Figures in this brief describe that reporting period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cta\">\n<h3>For agencies and partners<\/h3>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.liberiasp.gov.lr\/\">Partner Reporting platform<\/a> for authorized reporting. Learn how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberiasp.gov.lr\/?page_id=1369\">Household Social Registry<\/a> supports program planning and targeting.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liberia social protection Policy and Results Follow the update of Liberia\u2019s National Social Protection Policy and Strategy. Read the existing policy, see consultation updates and find dated reports on program progress. 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