AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDemocracy & Elections: A new op-ed challenges Liberia’s “2% rule” in the Elections Law, arguing it could let government bar political parties after weak past performance—raising constitutional and democratic-choice concerns. Energy & Infrastructure: Liberia Electricity Corporation’s Saint Paul River 2 Hydropower Project (SP2 HPP) is spotlighted through stakeholder and investment coordination work tied to a World Bank-backed, US$800m–US$850m hydropower push. Agriculture & Climate Resilience: EPA and UNDP launch the SARTLA project, a five-year, ~US$103.9m effort to boost climate resilience, food security, ecosystem restoration, and livelihoods across seven counties. Extractives Transparency & Governance: LEITI holds a mid-year retreat in Ganta, renewing commitments on beneficial ownership, anti-corruption, and contract transparency—while a separate commentary questions whether LEITI’s public information systems are accessible enough for citizens. Mining & Jobs: Mines Minister Tingban commends ArcelorMittal Liberia’s investments during a Buchanan inspection tour, urging stronger local empowerment and hiring. Maritime Cooperation: Nigeria and Liberia reaffirm maritime partnership under NIMASA-led talks, aiming at safety, training, and Blue Economy opportunities. Human Trafficking: Liberia’s Labour Ministry welcomes a 10-year sentence for an alleged trafficker involving minors coerced into prostitution at an illegal gold mining site. Revenue Drive: Liberia Revenue Authority reports domestic revenue has already surpassed US$636.8m (51% of target) by May 26.
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