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Justiceface
Apr 28, 2026
Liberia

President Boakai Launches National Digitalization Drive

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has issued Executive Order No. 163, initiating a comprehensive national digitalization drive and establishing the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTDI) within the Office of the President. The Executive Order, signed on April 22, 2026, mandates a whole-of-government overhaul of public service delivery through secure, interoperable, and standards-based digital systems.

Establishment of the Office of Technology and Innovation

The newly created OTDI will serve as the central coordinating authority for digital governance, enterprise architecture, and cybersecurity across all ministries, agencies, and commissions. This initiative aims to reduce waste and fragmentation in government operations, improve efficiency, and deliver faster, more transparent services to the Liberian people.

Accountability and Oversight

Accountability is ensured through a Digital Government Steering Committee, chaired by the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, which will provide high-level oversight for implementation. The Order explicitly states that it does not amend, suspend, or supersede any Act of the Legislature and respects the statutory independence of institutions such as the Central Bank of Liberia and the Liberia Revenue Authority. All ICT procurement remains subject to the Public Procurement and Concessions Act.

Implementation Timeline

Executive Order No. 163 takes effect immediately and will remain in force for one year, during which the government will pursue legislation to institutionalize digital governance reforms. Within 180 days, OTDI must submit a prioritized implementation roadmap, along with the first releases of the Government Enterprise Architecture Framework and the Government Interoperability Framework.

The signing marks a cornerstone of the Boakai Administration’s governance reform agenda, laying the legal and institutional foundation for e-government, digital identity systems, and 21st-century service delivery in Liberia.