AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLiberia–U.S. Investment Push: President Joseph Boakai met U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks in Washington to turn the Liberia–Maryland MOU into jobs, skills, and practical trade and investment outcomes. TVET Funding Boost: Liberia’s TVET allocation rose to over US$1m in 2026 as the government targets unemployment with skills training and updated qualification standards. Transport Decentralization: The Ministry of Transport broke ground on a US$187,679 regional office in Maryland County to bring driver/motorcycle training and document services closer to southeastern counties. Mining Transparency & Scrutiny: Integrity Watch Liberia commissioned an independent assessment of ArcelorMittal Liberia and Bea Mountain Mining deals, while LEITI expanded extractive-sector transparency outreach to rural communities. Agriculture Voices: LAMC launched AgriVoice Liberia to spotlight farmers’ production-cost and affordable-finance barriers. Rail Corridor Jobs: ArcelorMittal Liberia recruited eight local rail patrol officers in Bong County to strengthen safety monitoring along its railway corridor. Revenue Milestone Debate: Liberia crossed US$1b in domestic revenue, but officials and analysts stress the real test is visible public benefits, not collection alone. Community Concerns: Residents near China Union Mining allege pollution and damage to waterways and farmlands in Bong and Margibi.
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