Liberia Highlights Importance of Stronger, Better-Resourced UN Resident Coordinator System to Advance Africa’s Development Priorities
NEW YORK — As part of the ongoing United Nations reform agenda, Liberia has called for a strategic recalibration of the UN Resident Coordinator System to strengthen its operational capacity and improve service delivery at the country level. Delivering Liberia’s statement on Wednesday at the Resident Coordinators Global Meeting 2026 in New York, Deputy Permanent Representative Baba Sillah outlined major concerns regarding how current restructuring efforts affect the technical, operational, and analytical capabilities of Resident Coordinator Offices across Africa. The high-level session focused on UN Resident Coordinator System support in Africa through a strategic exchange between African member states and Resident Coordinators. Sillah warned that persistent funding shortfalls, staffing co…
