This cross-sectoral youth assessment aims to capture the experiences, aspirations, challenges, and assets of Liberian youth ages 15-35. USAID/Liberia will use the data to inform their approach to working with youth, incorporating findings into their 2019-2023 Country Development and Cooperation Strategy. Assessment results are also intended to provide donors and development practitioners working in Liberia with information on youth’s journey from adolescence to adulthood.

The assessment was conducted during September-October 2018 and consisted of a desk review and field visit to six counties prioritized by USAID (Montserrado, Lofa, Grand Bassa, Bong, Nimba, and Margibi). The research team was made up of an international consultant, local consultant, and five youth researchers. During the field visit, the assessment team conducted 30 focus group discussions (FGDs) with 275 male and female youth ages 18-35; 12 focus group discussions (FGDs) with 96 local community stakeholders; and 38 interviews with 79 key informants (KIIs) from government, USAID, other donors, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).