AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism & SEZ Push: LSEZA and LNTA signed an MOU to develop Liberia’s first Special Tourism Economic Zone at Lake Piso, Grand Cape Mount, aiming to attract eco-tourism investment, create jobs, and protect the environment. Power Sector Accountability: MCSS was accused by LEC of illegal power theft during the prepaid rollout, sparking calls for equal enforcement against government and ordinary users. Digital Procurement Upgrade: PPCC began phase two distribution of ICT equipment to ministries and agencies under the e-GP system rollout, supporting the shift to digital procurement. Electrical Safety Licensing: LERC issued Class A electrical contractor licenses to four firms to professionalize installations and reduce fire risks. Agribusiness Market Linkages: The U.S. Embassy reaffirmed support for private investment in Liberia’s agriculture value chains (cocoa, coffee, rice, rubber, maize, cassava). Extractives Transparency: LEITI boss Jeffrey Yates shared Liberia’s EITI Validation results, scoring 80 overall and flagging transparency gaps to fix before the next review. Maritime Risk for Liberia-Flagged Ships: A Liberia-flagged vessel, Minoan Pioneer, was hit near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz; crew abandoned ship and one seafarer is missing, underscoring shipping security concerns.
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