AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExtractives Transparency: LEITI and its Multi-Stakeholder Group renewed commitments after a mid-year retreat in Ganta, focusing on transparency, beneficial ownership and anti-corruption—but critics note the gap between those promises and what citizens can actually access online. Public Health Readiness: NCCRM stepped up Ebola preparedness after a Monrovia meeting, stressing early warning, prevention, public awareness and tighter response coordination. Roads & Industrial Linkages: Liberia’s Finance Minister urged AfDB support for the long-delayed Buchanan–Cestos corridor and better integration with SAPZ, arguing transport and agro-industrial connections are key to unlocking growth. Electricity Access: A World Bank regional power programme reported electricity gains for over 3 million people in West Africa, including Liberia, via transmission upgrades and cross-border trading. Agriculture Skills: Liberia began a 21-day intensive training for agriculture officials in Beijing, targeting storage, processing and reduced post-harvest losses. Entrepreneurship Push: Youth-focused speakers urged Liberia to shift from job-seeking to enterprise-building, linking skills training to real business creation. EU Electoral Reform Pressure: The EU called for urgent electoral reforms to protect trust ahead of the 2029 polls. Finance Sector Growth: Teachers Credit Union reported a 2025 net surplus of over L$20.4m and broke ground for its first permanent headquarters.
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