AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTransport & Environment: Liberia’s EPA, with UNEP and UNDP, wrapped a validation workshop on cleaner fuels and vehicle strategies, citing rapid fleet growth and the need to tighten emission and vehicle standards. Maritime & Trade: Liberia’s National Port Authority berthed the CMA CGM Springs, the largest vessel in the country’s history, and says port efficiency and 24-hour operations are improving container throughput. Agribusiness (Coffee): JR Farms Group signed a US$60m, 20-year coffee partnership with Liberia, targeting 200m coffee trees, 250,000+ hectares, and 300,000 jobs across the value chain. Roads & Logistics: The Ministry of Public Works imposed a rainy-season moratorium on heavy-duty trucks (25+ tonnes) on key unpaved corridors from July 31 to Oct 15 to protect infrastructure and safety. Anti-Corruption: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission began reviewing an ANC petition challenging the Mano River Union (MRU) Center project in Foya. Energy & Investment: The World Bank approved US$55.8m for reforms supporting fiscal stability, private sector growth, and renewable energy investment, alongside electricity viability measures. Skills & Jobs: River Gee Technical College graduated its first 203 students, while 4Life Zoe expanded vocational training to Ganta. Petroleum Governance: NOCAL agreed to apply for reconnaissance licenses with LPRA, ending a dispute over offshore survey authorization. Wildlife Enforcement: An EU-supported taskforce seized 735.5kg of pangolin scales and arrested two suspects in Monrovia.
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