AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaternal Health Push: Liberia broke ground for a new Duport Road maternity hospital in Paynesville, with the First Lady and Health Minister unveiling designs and confirming full funding to cut maternal and infant deaths. Energy & Power Security: LEC says Mount Coffee is back to full 88MW after a turbine repair and a new 20MW solar farm, letting Liberia reduce costly imports from Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea; government also flags a further 42MW expansion. Clean Cooking Drive: World Bank and partners ran a validation workshop for Liberia’s clean cooking sector, aiming to shape a national strategy and program as access remains extremely low. Mining & Concessions: Lawmakers urge a major overhaul of Liberia’s concession model, shifting from royalty-heavy terms toward profit-sharing/equity; meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce backs Mansa Resources’ US$600m Dugbe Gold Project, stressing local content and supplier readiness. Oil Discovery Scrutiny: House lawmakers call for more scientific testing on reported crude oil in Grand Bassa, saying evidence is not yet conclusive. Trade Finance Boost: AfDB-backed confirming bank support is expanding for trade deals, with Liberia highlighted as a target for smoother cross-border commerce.
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