AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation & CSR: Grand Bassa’s St. Joseph High School is under fire after reports of broken doors, shattered windows and poor sanitation, raising questions about the Liberia Agricultural Company’s responsibility and local oversight. Agriculture Logistics: Liberia’s Ministry of Agriculture is boosting field reach with 20 Toyota Hilux pickups and 36 Yamaha motorbikes for county and district agriculture officers under the ARREST Agenda. Forest Governance: The Forestry Development Authority signed Community Forest Management Agreements, shifting more forest protection and sustainable use responsibilities to local communities. Anti-Drug Enforcement: Liberia’s former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor has been sent to prison ahead of trial on alleged drug trafficking and related charges, while she denies the case as politically motivated. Cocoa & Deforestation Risk: EU deforestation rules could disrupt Liberia’s cocoa trade, as producers face proof requirements for land cleared after Dec. 31, 2020. Youth & Jobs: The Presidency says the Young Professionals Program is placing fellows into permanent government roles, while other youth initiatives push practical civic and employment pathways. Timber Smuggling Probe: A report alleges a Liberia-linked logging firm smuggled timber to Ivory Coast outside Liberia’s legal LiberTrace system.
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