§ Mrs. SpelmanTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps she is taking to support civil society groups in Liberia. [71145]
§ Clare shortWe have no development programme to Liberia. Over the last few years my Department has supported a limited number of projects, most of which have been delivered through civil society organisations. These have included community development projects, and projects to enhance peace and promote reconciliation between ethnic groups. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has also provided support to promote democratic values and reduce tension between ethnic groups.