The Ministry of Labor has outlined comprehensive plans to empower the Liberia Scout Association.
Making the disclosure on Monday, December 4, 2023, in the presence of Senator Willington Geevon Smith, Chairman, Senate Committee on Labor, president and Executives of the Association, Liberia’s Labor Minister, Cllr. Charles Gibson, said that discussions are ongoing, aimed at establishing a partnership between the Liberia Scout Association and some international partners from Kenya.
He said that this collaborative effort is designed to encompass capacity-building training and the creation of a robust policy framework to fortify the association’s operations in Liberia.
Minister Gibson also underscored the significance of the envisaged capacity-building training for the Liberia Scout Association. He articulated the Ministry’s commitment to the recruitment of individuals from the association post-training, with the objective of deploying them strategically across Liberia’s fifteen counties, noting that their role would be pivotal in collaborating with Labor commissioners in each county and actively contributing to the collection of government revenue.
“This initiative reflects the government’s dedication to enhancing the capabilities of the Liberia Scout Association, recognizing their potential to significantly contribute to the nation’s economic development. The proposed partnership goes beyond mere skill development, signaling the government’s strategic approach to integrating the association into broader governance and revenue-generation processes.
By fostering collaboration between the Ministry of Labor and the Liberia Scout Association, the government is striving to establish a more inclusive and participatory framework for addressing labor-related issues and revenue collection at the grassroots level. This forward-looking strategy exemplifies the government’s commitment to harnessing the potential of diverse associations for the overall betterment of Liberia’s socio-economic landscape,” Minister Gibson noted.
He added that the envisioned collaboration not only emphasizes the immediate impact on the Scout Association, but also highlights a broader vision for sustainable development. He said the government’s strategic approach recognizes that empowering associations like the Liberia Scout Association can have a cascading effect, positively influencing various aspects of the nation’s socio-economic fabric.
“As discussions progress, the Ministry of Labor aims to develop a comprehensive training program tailored to the specific needs of the Scout Association. This program will not only enhance the technical skills of its members, but also instill a sense of purpose and responsibility towards contributing to Liberia’s progress,” he indicated.
Meanwhile, the announced partnership between the Ministry of Labor and the Liberia Scout Association marks a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to fostering an inclusive development. As plans unfold, the collaboration is poised to not only elevate the capabilities of the Scout Association, but also serve as a model for engaging and empowering various associations in Liberia, ultimately contributing to a more robust and sustainable socio-economic environment.
