Almost 15 years of fratricidal conflict left Liberia tattered, maimed thousands of young Liberians and sent thousands of others to their early graves.

It took intense international involvement, with the United States and other and other international actors playing extremely pivotal roles that rejuvenated hope for the country.

Since then, the U.S and other bilateral and multilateral institutions continue to engage Liberia, pumping in millions of dollars.

With the reported level of progress attained in less than two years by the Ellen-led administration, the U.S is curious to know whether the report is factual as evidenced by the visit of a special envoy.

Apparently seeing what is on the ground, Ambassador Joseph Rees wants greater international aid agencies involvement with Liberia.

Reporter Mensiegar Karnga was at the press conference hosted by the US envoy and filed this report.

An American diplomat, Ambassador Groover Joseph Rees, who is visiting Liberia as guest of the Liberian government and several UN agencies operating in the country, wants Liberia's recovery agenda prioritized by international aid agencies.

Addressing a news conference Friday at the United States Aid for International Development (USAID) Library in Manba Point, Amb. Rees said he was in the country to observe the level progress being made by the Liberian government in its development and other programs, and how local and international humanitarian organizations are contributing positively to the country's recovery program.

While in the country, he said he would conduct U.S. multilateral agenda, through promoting human dignity, enhancing maternal child birth, combating sexual violence and addressing exploitation of women and children.

These are some of the major hurdles the present administration is faced with and is endeavoring to either eradicate or minimize. And according to observers, whatever success that may be attained is depended on the involvement of those providing the financial capacity.

He said the visit is also intended to support ongoing efforts by U.S. government to address issue of vulnerable children including orphans. The US is one of the major donors to the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) which is fighting to end children's vulnerability to undesirable treatments.

"I will report back to the Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice the findings of my assessment for prompt action", said Ambassador Rees.

Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice appointed the U.S. envoy recently as Special Representative for Social Issues assigned in the International Organizations Bureau.

He is responsible to report to Assistant Secretary Kriten Silverberg, promoting the United States agenda on human dignity including issues affecting vulnerable persons and families within the UN system.

While in the country, Amb. Rees is expected to meet with several UN agencies operating in Liberia including UNICEF, WHO, UNDP as well as local non-governmental organizations.

He said he has already begun receiving information from investigation conducted that most of the UN agencies as well as local and international non-government organizations operating in Liberia use most of their funding to conduct workshops rather than addressing the appalling needs of war-wearied Liberians.

According to Amb. Rees, it is time for relief agencies to embark on practical actions that will improve the lives of Liberians following years of conflict.

The U.S. diplomat maintained that America cares much about Liberia based on the long relationship and historical ties between both countries. He said the U.S. is prepared to assist Liberia and Liberians in their national recovery initiatives to attain vibrant economic growth and development.

He described Pres. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as a model of responsible leadership not for the African continent along, but the entire world adding, the international community and other nations of goodwill must support the government.

Prior to his new portfolio, Mr. Rees served as US Ambassador to East Timor, where he contributed to the drafting and enactment of legislation promoting human rights and human dignity including the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, Torture Victims Protection Act and International Religious Freedom Act, among others.

He also formerly served as Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Texas, special counsel to the Attorney General of the United States as well as other high profile positions.