AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRubber Value-Add Push: Liberia’s Rubber Planters Association backs President Boakai’s executive order banning the export of unprocessed natural rubber from July 1, aiming to boost local processing, jobs, and better farm-gate returns. Mining Governance Reform: The Ministry of Mines and Energy urges urgent amendments to Liberia’s mining laws to curb illicit mining and smuggling, while the House begins a mining sector review focused on licenses, oversight, and revenue. Fuel Security Upgrade: President Boakai approves LPRC’s plan for a 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility to strengthen strategic reserves and reduce supply disruption risk. Education & Logistics Support: LPRC and LACE sign a US$165k deal for a modern Student Center at Grand Gedeh University, and Maersk Liberia donates five 20ft containers to Margibi University for digital labs and innovation spaces. Trade & Investment Linkages: Liberia and Nigeria prepare for a July 15 trade and investment forum in Lagos to unlock business opportunities under AfCFTA. Air Cargo Crackdown: Delta Air Lines adds Liberia to its cargo embargo list amid the Roberts International Airport cocaine bust, raising pressure on logistics and security controls. Youth Enterprise Drive: UNDP and iCampus launch LiYEPA, a six-month pilot to support youth entrepreneurship, SMEs, and job creation. Food Safety Capacity: University of Liberia and EU-backed LiFSI complete a Ghana scoping mission to strengthen Liberia’s food science and food safety training.
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