AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnti-Corruption Reset: Liberia’s integrity push enters a new phase after a National Dialogue urged an institutional reset to strengthen accountability, public participation, and service delivery. Environmental Oversight: The EPA says it has secured US$100,000 lab equipment (with IAEA support) to boost local testing and enforcement, plus a US$800,000 permanent headquarters in Mamba Point. Industrial Value Addition: LSEZA signs a contract for a Liberia Packaging Solutions Center to offer filling, labeling, and packaging services for SMEs and help local goods meet market standards. Blue Economy Outreach: NaFFA launches a Five-Year Communication Strategy and an Open Media House, plus a fisheries call center to improve transparency and public engagement. Tax Incentives Reform: Liberia Revenue Authority and MFDP roll out the Tax Expenditure Management Act of 2025 to tighten oversight of tax waivers and improve value for money. Mining Governance: House committees complete phase-two hearings on proposed reforms to Liberia’s Mining and Minerals Law, aiming for a modern, enforceable framework. Power Affordability: LERC cuts LIBENERGY’s tariff by 12% and slashes new single-phase connection fees to US$40 from US$110, effective Aug. 1. Maritime Trade Risk: With Strait of Hormuz tensions rising, traffic drops sharply and Liberia-flagged vessels are among those affected, raising shipping and safety concerns.
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