Statement by Mr. TAMAURA Shu, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, at the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Ambassadorial-Level Meeting on Liberia
2021/6/17
Thank you, Chair, for organizing this meeting. I also thank all the briefers for your informative briefings.
While more than a year has passed since the outset of the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to have a significant socio-economic impact on African countries including Liberia.
The human security approach will help accelerate the implementation of the Pro-Poor Agenda [for Prosperity and Development for 2018-2023 (PAPD)] and nurture a culture of peace in society. In the face of the crisis caused by COVID-19, prioritizing protection and empowerment, especially of women, the youth and the most vulnerable, and ensuring inclusivity are essential to address fragility, build resilience and strengthen social cohesion. The international community must rally around and support Liberia based on this approach.
Building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions that are capable of providing equal access to public services and ensuring human security are crucial in gaining people’s trust in their government and address root causes of conflict. Such efforts must be made at both the national and local levels and must reach those in need, including marginalized communities.
The PBC’s Liberia configuration has been playing an important bridging and convening role in assisting the country in building back better. In particular, we commend the Chair’s tireless efforts to strengthen partnerships with the World Bank, the IMF and the African Development Bank, among others, which is key to sustaining peace.
Japan has been a long-standing friend of Liberia. Working with the FAO, Japan has provided capacity-building support to help women in the Liberian fishing industry generate income and ensure food security after their livelihoods were severely affected by the pandemic. Japan also provided, both bilaterally and in collaboration with UNICEF, support to strengthen Liberia's health systems to combat the pandemic.
Japan continues to support Liberia together with key partners under the banner of the New Approach for Peace and Stability in Africa (NAPSA) and will also continue to support the PBC’s active engagement.
I thank you very much for listening.
While more than a year has passed since the outset of the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to have a significant socio-economic impact on African countries including Liberia.
The human security approach will help accelerate the implementation of the Pro-Poor Agenda [for Prosperity and Development for 2018-2023 (PAPD)] and nurture a culture of peace in society. In the face of the crisis caused by COVID-19, prioritizing protection and empowerment, especially of women, the youth and the most vulnerable, and ensuring inclusivity are essential to address fragility, build resilience and strengthen social cohesion. The international community must rally around and support Liberia based on this approach.
Building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions that are capable of providing equal access to public services and ensuring human security are crucial in gaining people’s trust in their government and address root causes of conflict. Such efforts must be made at both the national and local levels and must reach those in need, including marginalized communities.
The PBC’s Liberia configuration has been playing an important bridging and convening role in assisting the country in building back better. In particular, we commend the Chair’s tireless efforts to strengthen partnerships with the World Bank, the IMF and the African Development Bank, among others, which is key to sustaining peace.
Japan has been a long-standing friend of Liberia. Working with the FAO, Japan has provided capacity-building support to help women in the Liberian fishing industry generate income and ensure food security after their livelihoods were severely affected by the pandemic. Japan also provided, both bilaterally and in collaboration with UNICEF, support to strengthen Liberia's health systems to combat the pandemic.
Japan continues to support Liberia together with key partners under the banner of the New Approach for Peace and Stability in Africa (NAPSA) and will also continue to support the PBC’s active engagement.
I thank you very much for listening.