STAR-P/ILSA Presents ICT Equipment to Ministry of Agriculture to Strengthen Operations and Farmer Support

MONROVIA, November 11, 2026 — The Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P) and the Investing in Livelihood Resilience and Soil Health in ACP Countries (ILSA) Project, through their joint Project Implementation Unit (PIU), have presented several pieces of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen operations and improve service delivery to farmers.

The equipment, comprising 11 laptops, three printers, five desktop computers, and 25 Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, was presented by STAR-P/ILSA Project Coordinator Mr. Stephen T. Marvie Jr. on behalf of the PIU.

Speaking during the presentation, Mr. Marvie reaffirmed the PIU's commitment to supporting the Ministry's work and expressed appreciation to Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah and the senior management team for their continued collaboration.

"We are happy to continue to work with you for the betterment of the farmers," Mr. Marvie stated.

Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Ministry, Hon. Antoinette F. Dukuly, Deputy Minister for Administration, thanked the STAR-P/ILSA team and assured that the items would be used for their intended purposes.

"On behalf of the Minister and the team here at the Ministry of Agriculture, let me say thank you to the team. These items, we are going to use them for the intended purpose," she said.

The GPS devices are expected to support agricultural land mapping, site verification, and field monitoring, while the computers and printers will improve documentation, data management, and reporting.

STAR-P supports increased agricultural productivity and commercialization, particularly in rice, vegetables, and oil palm, while ILSA promotes sustainable land and soil management practices.

The equipment handover forms part of the PIU's continued efforts to strengthen the Ministry's institutional capacity and support the effective implementation of agricultural programs benefiting Liberian farmers.