AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewable Power Push: Liberia’s House ratified a US$57M loan to expand Mount Coffee solar generation from 20MW to 30MW and add a 12MW/12MWh battery storage system to stabilize the grid. Port & Trade Connectivity: President Boakai broke ground on a 1.9km Japan Freeway extension linking the Freeport of Monrovia to the Gabriel Tucker Bridge to speed goods movement and reduce travel time. Mining Crackdown & Reform: Government launched the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) to fight illegal mining and smuggling, while the Mines Ministry called for urgent amendments to mining laws to strengthen enforcement and protect revenues. Rubber Value Addition: Liberia defended its ban on exporting unprocessed rubber, and rubber farmers’ association backed the policy, arguing it will raise farm-gate benefits and grow local processing. Youth Enterprise Pipeline: UNDP and partners launched LiYEPA, a six-month accelerator to help young Liberians turn ideas into businesses through mentorship and placement support. Business Climate & Local Content: Liberia Chamber of Commerce urged a shift from exporting raw resources to investing in local content, innovation, and value addition. Diplomacy & Investment Signals: U.S.-Liberia ties were highlighted at a Monrovia reception marking America’s 250th independence anniversary, while Russia said it plans new missions including in Liberia.
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