At the launch of the Liberia National Economic Student Hub at the University of Liberia, Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi presented youth participation in economic policy, innovation and entrepreneurship as a national priority. He described the new hub as a platform to place young Liberians at the center of economic discussion and solution-building, rather than treating the country’s youthful population as a policy challenge. In his remarks, Saamoi noted that more than 60 percent of Liberia’s population is under age 35, framing that demographic profile as a major economic asset. He linked the hub’s role to broader pressures including inflation, climate vulnerabilities, technological change and evolving financial systems. He also pointed to ongoing Central Bank of Liberia reforms to strengthen payment systems, expand digital financial services, deepen financial literacy and financial 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 sector reforms at student hub launch
At the launch of the Liberia National Economic Student Hub, the Central Bank of Liberia’s governor said youth participation in economic policy and entrepreneurship should be treated as a national priority. He also pointed to ongoing central bank reforms on payment systems, digital financial services, financial literacy, inclusion and access to finance for young entrepreneurs.