At the launch of the Liberia National Economic Student Hub at the University of Liberia, Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi framed youth participation in economic policy and solution-building as a national necessity. In remarks at the event, he said Liberia’s young population should be treated as a current economic force rather than only as future leaders, noting that more than 60 percent of the population is under age 35. Saamoi described the new hub as a platform for youth engagement in economic discussions, policy awareness, innovation and collaborative problem-solving under the theme “Collaborating for Solutions: Youth Perspectives on Liberia’s Economic Future.” He linked that agenda to broader pressures including inflation, climate vulnerabilities, technological change and evolving financial systems, and pointed to ongoing Central Bank of Liberia reforms to strengthen payment systems, expand digital financial services, deepen financial literacy and inclusion, and improve access to finance for young entrepreneurs and innovators.
Central Bank of Liberia2026-05-21
Central Bank of Liberia highlights youth economic inclusion and ongoing financial reforms at student hub launch
At the launch of Liberia’s National Economic Student Hub, Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi said youth participation in economic policy and problem-solving is a national necessity. He also pointed to ongoing central bank reforms on payment systems, digital financial services, financial literacy and access to finance for young entrepreneurs.