AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Regulation: LPRA and Ghana’s Petroleum Commission signed an MOU to deepen petroleum regulatory cooperation, including licensing, contract administration, local content and joint training—timed with Liberia’s new upstream PSC push. MCC Pipeline: President Boakai endorsed three MCC Concept Notes for a potential second Compact, focusing on reliable electricity for industry, energy workforce skills, and stronger mining governance. Port & Trade: Liberia’s National Port Authority berthed the CMA CGM Springs, the country’s largest vessel, and rolled out new “MPA” trade facilitation and transparency initiatives. Coffee Deal: JR Farms Group sealed a US$60m, 20-year coffee partnership with Liberia’s Ministry of Agriculture to revive Liberica coffee—targeting 200m trees, 250,000+ hectares, and 200,000+ farmers. Roads & Logistics: Public Works imposed a rainy-season moratorium on heavy-duty trucks over 25 tons on key unpaved corridors, including Tappita–Zwedru and Zwedru–Kanweaken. Fisheries & Enforcement: NaFAA’s outboard engine donations sparked a Grand Kru warning against selling equipment to foreigners, while NaFAA also advanced fisheries cooperation in Morocco. Governance & Integrity: Liberia launched its first National Integrity Index to score public institutions on integrity and accountability, and Liberia also moved to review an ANC complaint over the MRU Center project. Environment & Transport: EPA validated strategies promoting cleaner fuels and vehicle measures, as Liberia tightens transport emissions standards. Business Support: LIPO and UNIDO ran an IP and business clinic in Bong to help SMEs protect trademarks and improve enterprise management. Security: LDEA seized US$19.2m cocaine at RIA, warning traffickers Liberia is not a transit safe haven.
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