Local Content & Supplier Development: Liberia’s Governance Commission, with partners including the World Bank and the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, validated the Draft Local Content Policy and a Supplier Development Portal—aimed at boosting Liberian participation in concessions and supply chains. Energy Infrastructure: President Joseph Boakai submitted a US$57m concessional financing request to the House to expand renewable generation, strengthen transmission and distribution, and improve regional power links under the West African Power Pool. Extractives Revenue Debate: A lawmaker says Liberia is not benefiting enough from mining, arguing government receives only about 3% equity revenue despite large company earnings—pushing for fairer profit sharing. Freeport Oversight: The House set up a committee to investigate alleged unlawful fees and bottlenecks at Monrovia’s Freeport, including charges tied to Central Tracking Numbers that reportedly delay cargo and raise costs for importers. Trade & Industrial Zones: LSEZA pledged to position Liberia as a regional trade hub, outlining five economic zones including a Monrovia Free Zone for logistics and light manufacturing and a Buchanan agri-processing zone for value-added exports. Agribusiness Linkages: UN Women Liberia launched Spotlight Initiative 2.0’s women’s economic empowerment push to reduce vulnerability to violence by improving livelihoods and market access. Revenue Momentum: Liberia’s domestic revenue hit over US$636.8m by May 26—over half the annual target—signaling faster-than-expected collection.