AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInfrastructure & Trade: President Boakai broke ground for a 1.9km extension of the Japan Freeway from Monrovia’s Freeport to the Gabriel Tucker Bridge, calling it a “lifeline” for moving goods and commerce. Extractives Governance: LEITI held an internal capacity-building workshop for staff, focusing on presentation, administration, procurement, and communications. Mining Crackdown: Government launched the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) to curb illegal mining, mineral smuggling, and revenue losses, starting with a July 1 technical meeting. Energy Transition: The House ratified a US$57m loan to expand solar generation at Mount Coffee from 20MW to 30MW and add 12MW/12MWh battery storage for grid stability. Rubber Industrialization: Liberia defended its executive ban on exporting unprocessed rubber, saying it protects farmers and jobs; rubber farmers also backed the move. Business & Value Addition: Liberia Chamber of Commerce urged a shift from exporting raw resources to local content, innovation, and value addition. Youth Entrepreneurship: UNDP and partners launched LiYEPA, a six-month pilot to help young entrepreneurs turn ideas into income. Maritime & Education: Maersk Liberia donated five 20ft containers to Margibi University to create digital and innovation learning spaces.
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