Monrovia, Feb. 19 -- The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) has officially launched the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS), marking a pivotal shift toward data-driven governance in Liberia.

The high-level event also saw the release of several key statistical reports aimed at shaping the nation's economic and social trajectory.

In a keynote statement during the launch of the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Director General of LISGIS, Richard Fatorma Ngafuan, emphasized that

the new strategy is not merely a document, but a commitment to transparency and precision.

"For too long, our development plans have been hampe...