Gender Ministry Pushes Accurate, Data-Driven Reporting on Women's and Children's Issues

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) is intensifying efforts to strengthen coordination and improve reporting on programs benefiting women and children, as well as issues affecting them across the country.

To complement this effort, the Ministry convened a high-level Stakeholders’ Coordination Meeting in Monrovia on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, bringing together international and development partners to share thoughts on issues in the gender sector.

Speaking at the meeting, Gender Minister Gbeme Horace Kollie said the coordination platform is designed to ensure that partners' activities at the community level are accurately captured in national reporting under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).

She noted that although many partners are implementing impactful programs nationwide, inconsistencies in reporting formats and duplicate beneficiary figures have made national-level tracking difficult.

According to the Minister, in some cases multiple organizations operate within the same community, each reporting different figures that often overlap.

“When those numbers are submitted separately, it appears as though they represent different individuals, when in fact there may be duplication,” she explained. “We want our reports structured in a particular way so they can effectively feed into how we track the ARREST Agenda from our sector.”

Minister Kollie emphasized that the platform will also provide partners the opportunity to share challenges encountered at the community level and seek national-level support where necessary.

The meeting, organized by the Office of the Minister, marks the beginning of a structured engagement framework aimed at aligning partner-supported interventions with national priorities, improving reporting systems, and reducing duplication.

Discussions centered on four thematic pillars: Gender Equality, Child Protection, Social Protection, and Institutional Capacity Strengthening. Stakeholders shared program updates, identified opportunities for synergy, and explored practical coordination mechanisms to minimize duplication and strengthen service delivery nationwide.

The Ministry said its initiative aligns with the government’s ARREST Agenda under Strategic Policy 22: Inclusive Social Development, particularly Programs 47, 48, 49, and 50 under Pillar Six.

These programs focus on strengthening social protection systems, promoting gender equality, safeguarding children’s rights, and supporting vulnerable communities across Liberia.

To enhance monitoring and accountability, the Ministry also introduced a standardized reporting template to ensure harmonized data collection, consistent reporting, and results-based decision-making.

The Gender Ministry at the same time reaffirmed its commitment to fostering strong partnerships and promoting a unified national approach toward achieving measurable progress in advancing women’s rights, protecting children, and expanding social welfare systems for vulnerable populations throughout Liberia.