Support to Liberia International Airport (ROB)

About this project

<p>Liberia¿s limited transport infrastructure and the legacy of conflict have constrained international connectivity and institutional capacities. In this context, air transport - centered on Roberts International Airport (RIA) - is essential for trade, mobility, and access to regional and global markets. RIA is the country¿s main international gateway and a key node for regional and intercontinental connectivity. At present, Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is the only European carrier maintaining regular connections to Monrovia. Ensuring the continuity of this connection requires sustained compliance with international aviation safety and security standards.</p><p>However, RIA faces significant gaps in safety-critical infrastructure, equipment, and operational systems, limiting compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and constraining emergency preparedness. These gaps also restrict the handling of certain cargo categories, including dangerous goods, thereby limiting trade potential.</p><p>The proposed action addresses these challenges through an integrated approach combining (i) provision of critical safety and emergency response equipment, (ii) rehabilitation and upgrading of safety-critical infrastructure, and (iii) strengthening of operational capacities and maintenance systems. This ensures that investments are not only delivered but also effectively operated and sustained.</p><p>An inception phase of up to six months w…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Liberia

Sectors

Information and communication technology (ICT)Road transportEnergy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologies

Focus

Environment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesDisaster risk reduction · Also contributes

Funded by

European Commission

Implemented by

DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT (GIZ) GMBH

Accountable

Other multilateral institution

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2026-PC-76839.

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