AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoad & Trade Infrastructure: President Boakai has submitted a US$30M BADEA financing agreement to the House for the Salayea–Konia Road Project, aiming to boost northern connectivity and market access. Rubber Value Addition: RPAL and RDFI want Executive Order No.166’s raw rubber export ban turned into permanent law to protect local processors and grow jobs. Cash & Payments: The House authorized the Central Bank of Liberia to print up to L$79B to replace worn banknotes and ease Liberia’s cash crunch. Governance for Business Confidence: UNDP-backed integrity and accountability dialogue pushes for stronger anti-corruption and service delivery systems. Mining Skills Pipeline: Nimba University’s low engineering and geo-sciences graduate output is raising alarms for the county’s mining workforce needs. Cocoa Export Deal: Ghana’s CMC secured a multi-year cocoa offtake agreement with Gulf firms, supporting value-added processing and new jobs. Environmental Oversight: Liberia EPA acquired US$100K lab equipment to strengthen local testing and enforcement. Packaging for Local Industry: LSEZA signed a contract for a Liberia Packaging Solutions Center to help SMEs meet market standards. Blue Economy Media Push: NaFFA launched an Open Media House and a five-year communication plan, plus a fisheries call center. Tax Incentives Reform: Liberia launched the Tax Expenditure Management Act of 2025 to tighten oversight of waivers and improve revenue mobilization.
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