Liberia, Sept. 24 -- BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County - Twenty-six women leaders representing political parties across Liberia are participating in a weeklong leadership-development program aimed at strengthening their influence in local governance, public decision-making and political accountability.

The program, organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Liberia, is being held in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County.

It provides a cross-party platform for women leaders to deepen their understanding of local governance, exchange experiences and identify practical ways to influence decisions affecting their communities.

A key session, facilitated by...