AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCBL Currency Move: Liberia’s House has approved the Central Bank to print up to L$79B to replace mutilated notes and ease cash shortages, with the CBL allowed to set timing based on demand and macro conditions. Health & Consumer Safety: LMHRA seized counterfeit and substandard medicines worth about L$400,000 in Bong County, warning that weak testing and visual checks leave patients exposed. Extractives Transparency: LEITI’s Multi-Stakeholder Group held its second quarterly sitting, reviewing plans for the 17th and 18th EITI reports and pushing focus on anti-corruption, energy transition, and beneficial ownership. Roads & Trade Links: President Boakai submitted a US$30M BADEA financing agreement to fund the Salayea–Konia Road Project, aimed at improving northern corridor connectivity. Shipping & Logistics Skills: Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and Gonet Academy launched paid internships for graduates, strengthening workforce pipelines for logistics. Blue Economy Media Push: NaFFA launched an Open Media House and a five-year communication strategy, plus a fisheries call center to boost transparency and public reporting. Drug Case in Court: Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency testimony says Paul J. King coordinated a cocaine shipment seized at Roberts International Airport, valued at over US$19M. IP for Industry: Liberia highlighted intellectual property reforms at WIPO assemblies, aiming to support entrepreneurs and use IP to drive investment and jobs. Energy Progress: Mission-300 reported 86% renewable generation and progress on household electricity connections, while flagging policy and procurement delays. Rubber Value Addition: RPAL and RDFI urged lawmakers to make the raw rubber export ban permanent to boost local processing and jobs. Governance Integrity: A national dialogue called for a reset of anti-corruption and integrity systems to improve service delivery and public trust.
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