AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Climate Resilience: President Boakai submitted a US$57m concessional deal to expand Liberia’s electricity infrastructure and boost grid-connected renewables under the WAPP framework, aiming to speed rural and urban electrification. Local Governance & Jobs: The Governance Commission validated Liberia’s Draft Local Content Policy and Supplier Development Portal with the World Bank and partners, pushing for stronger Liberian participation in concessions and procurement. Women’s Health & Water/Sanitation: PAYOWI and partners trained 40 women and girls on menstrual health and hygiene in Zingbor Town, Todee District, focusing on safe practices and stigma-free support. Biodiversity & Livelihoods: A beekeeper in Monrovia’s honey sector, supported through UNDP’s Growth Accelerator and EU-backed Leh Go Green, is scaling up organic forest honey production—showing how nature-based income can grow. Fisheries Governance: NaFAA met newly elected LAFA leadership to tackle illegal fishing, declining stocks, and weak cold storage—key steps for sustainable coastal livelihoods. Digital Rights: LTA fined Orange Liberia LRD 4m after a SIM reassignment breach led to account hijacking and privacy violations.
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