Flag of Liberia Republic of Liberia

Context and Opportunities

In a reconstruction phase, Liberia has one of the lowest electricity access rates in the world. National and international efforts are focused on rehabilitating basic infrastructure. Agile and rapidly deployable off-grid solutions like RMS Impact are crucial to accelerate development and improve living conditions outside the capital, Monrovia.

Potential Intervention Zones

The rural counties of Lofa, Nimba, and Bong, which are important agricultural breadbaskets, are priority targets. Providing energy and connectivity to these regions would support agricultural processing, enhance health and education services, and create opportunities for youth.

Liberia at a glance

  • Population: ~5.4 million (2023 est.)
  • Area: 111,369 km²
  • GDP per capita: ~ $650 USD (2023 est.)
RMS Impact Potential
  • Potential number of sites: 10-15 sites
  • Project Status: Contextual analysis.

Access Rates & Estimated Impact

⚡ Energy

~27%

National electricity access rate (Source: World Bank, 2021).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Accelerating infrastructure reconstruction.
💧 Drinking Water

~76%

National access rate to drinking water (Source: UNICEF, 2022).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Improving the quality and reliability of access.
📡 Internet

~32%

Internet penetration rate (Source: DataReportal, 2023).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Connecting the rural world to the digital economy.

Potential Economic Activities for Beneficiaries

  • Direct activities: Management of phone charging points, sale of Wi-Fi top-up cards, first-level maintenance of solar and water installations.
  • Indirect activities: Development of small businesses requiring refrigeration, sewing or welding workshops, secretarial services, online training centers, telemedicine consultations, and e-commerce for local artisans.