Support to National Elections 2021 - 2024 Stöd till Nationella Val 2021 - 2024 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has through Sida applied for funding of 40 million SEK to fund the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) during 2021 - 2024. The contribution is assessed to be in line with the overarching priorities and direction of Swedish Strategy for Development cooperation in Liberia 2021 - 2025.

The overall objective of this Project is to continue strengthening the electoral institutions and processes. As an overreaching goal, this cycle should be marked by further enhanced national ownership as well as continued progress towards peaceful, credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes in Liberia.

The total budget for the LESP project duration is USD 16,180,764.00 million. At the time of this appraisal, the Swedish contribution is SEK 40.0 million, approximately USD 4.8 million. UNDP core contribution is so far at USD 1.5 million. As for other external donor resources, the EU has indicated an interest to fund the elections project with EUR 15.0 million and Ireland has made a commitment of EUR 2.0 million. FN: s utvecklingsprogram (UNDP) har från Sida ansökt om 40 miljoner kronor för att finansiera insatsen Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) under 2021 - 2024. Insatsen bedöms vara i linje med de övergripande prioriteringarna och inriktningen för Sveriges Strategi för utvecklingsbistånd i Liberia 2021 - 2025. 

Det övergripande målet för detta projekt är att fortsätta stärka valinstitutionerna- och processerna. Som ett övegripande mål bör denna cykel präglas av att ytterligare förstärka det nationellt ägandet och framsteg mot fredliga, trovärdiga, inkluderande och transparenta valprocesser i Liberia.

Den totala budgeten för LESP-projektets varaktighet är 16,180,764.00 miljoner USD. Vid tidpunkten för denna bedömning är det svenska bidraget 40.0 miljoner kronor, cirka 4,8 miljoner USD. UNDP:s planerade stöd från egna resurser är 1.5 miljoner USD. När det gäller andra externa givarresurser har EU visat ett intresse av att finansiera valprojektet med 15.0 miljoner EUR och Irland har uttryckt ett åtagande om 2.0 miljoner EUR. Overall goal:
The overall goal of this Project is more inclusive, effective, transparent and accountable governance of Liberia. This goal will be achieved through improved legal and regulatory frameworks, stronger public institutions, more engaged and responsible stakeholders, and peaceful electoral and democratic processes. As an overreaching goal, this electoral cycle will also enhance national ownership as well as continued progress towards peaceful, credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes in Liberia.
Expected results:
Output 1: Inclusion and transparency of the electoral process is strengthened
1.1 NEC strategic approach to communication, external relations, and disinformation management
1.2 Strengthening capacity of NEC, civil society, and other actors in conducting civic and voter education
1.3 Improved access and opportunity of the right to vote to vulnerable groups
Output 2: Institutional capacity and accountability of NEC and electoral stakeholders enhanced
2.1 Project's capacity-building support is based in detailed and realistic assessment at all levels
2.2 Technical Capacity and Skills of NEC at All Levels are strengthened
2.3 Enhanced technical capacity of electoral stakeholders towards greater accountability and electoral integrity
2.4 Increased Integrity and Sustainability of Electoral Operations, including Voter Registration Process
2.5: NEC Infrastructure Strengthening towards Greater Electoral Integrity 
Output 3: Conflict prevention and mitigation mechanisms to support peaceful conduct of elections are strengthened
3.1 Electoral security further improved
3.2 Awareness raised and mitigation measures implemented to mitigate Violence Against Women in Elections (VAWIE)