AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTVET Skills Push: AITB will run a June 11–12 capacity-building workshop in Paynesville to align Liberia’s TVET licensing, curriculum, apprenticeships, and quality assurance with what employers need. Power for Industry: Greenville is set to be electrified by late June/early July after EU-funded Light Up Southeast works near completion across substations, solar assets, and distribution systems. Energy Finance: The World Bank signed US$125m for Liberia, including US$57m for renewable upgrades under RESPITE—Mount Coffee improvements, solar expansion, and battery storage to stabilize the grid. Coffee Investment Deal: JR Farms’ US$60m, 20-year coffee concession with Liberia is moving the sector toward bigger exports and jobs, with legal counsel support from EandC Legal. Fisheries Cooperation: NaFAA and Morocco are advancing fisheries modernization, training, value addition, and landing-site development, with a July 2026 cooperation agreement expected. Local Jobs in Mining: ArcelorMittal Liberia hired 56 young artisans full-time after academy training in Yekepa, boosting trades like electricians and mechanics. Integrity & Governance: Liberia launched its first National Integrity Index to measure public-sector integrity and accountability annually. Transport Pressure: A rainy-season moratorium will restrict heavy-duty trucks (25+ tons) on key unpaved corridors from July 31 to Oct 15 to protect roads and safety. Remittances Expansion: Orange Money Liberia partnered with BnB Liberia to launch outbound mobile-wallet transfers to eight African countries without traditional banks. Anti-Corruption Leadership: Boakai reinstated LACRA DG Christopher Sankolo after LACC cleared him, ending months of uncertainty. Blue Economy Caution: NaFAA-linked outboard engines donated to fishermen in Grand Kru must not be sold to foreigners, with sanctions warned.
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