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LIMPAC Hosts 2nd Policy Dialogue on Evidence-Based Policymaking at Mother Patern College of Health Sciences.

On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Liberia Macroeconomic Policy Analysis Center (LIMPAC) hosted its second Policy Dialogue under the theme “Transforming Policy Making Through Evidence-Based Insight” at the Mother Patern College of Health Sciences, St. Teresa Convent Compound, Randall Street, Monrovia. The event convened university deans, department chairpersons, national stakeholders, and policymakers for critical discussions aimed at strengthening policy development through rigorous, research-based evidence.

The Executive Director of LIMPAC, Dr. P. Padolo Moye, welcomed participants and emphasized bridging the gap between policymaking and impactful decision-making by promoting evidence-based research. He stressed that the dialogue aimed to encourage open academic debate, review key research findings, and generate actionable recommendations that will enhance Liberia’s development trajectory. Discussions centered on two major studies:
• The Effect of Climate Change on Women Engaged in Rice Production in Liberia’s Agriculture Sector (case studies: B**g, Nimba, and Lofa Counties).
• The Impact of Mining on Economic Growth in Liberia (case studies: B**g, Nimba, Lofa, and Gbarpolu Counties).

Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Hon. Dehpue Zuo, praised LIMPAC’s progress and reiterated the Center’s dual role: serving the government while maintaining independent, academic perspectives on national issues. He emphasized the importance of inclusivity in policymaking and called for research outputs to be academically rigorous rather than based on personal opinions. Hon. Zuo also announced plans for government seed funding to encourage student-led research, fostering a culture of academic excellence and building national research capacity to reduce reliance on external consultants.

The event concluded with a reaffirmation of the government's strong support for LIMPAC’s efforts and a shared vision for empowering Liberian researchers to independently lead major projects in the near future.

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