AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHuman Trafficking Justice: Liberia’s Labour Ministry says a Nigerian woman, Esther Asuaquo, has been sentenced to 10 years for trafficking three minors to an illegal gold mining site where they were coerced into prostitution. Aviation Upgrade: Liberia has started the process to secure its first ICAO Aerodrome Operating Certificate for Roberts International Airport, a major step toward bringing the airport in line with global standards. Climate & Food Security: The EPA and UNDP launched the US$103.9m SARTLA project to boost climate resilience, restore ecosystems, and improve food security across seven counties. Youth Skills & Sports: BDOTC graduated 213+ TVET trainees, while the University of Liberia launched a new Division of Athletics and Sports to formalize sports in campus life. Governance & Transparency: LEITI renewed commitments to extractive sector transparency, but a critique says its public information access still falls short. Economic Governance: The US Embassy met Liberia’s Governance Commission to reaffirm cooperation on local content, liberianization, and the PPP law. Health Preparedness: NCCRM is strengthening Ebola readiness after meetings on prevention, early warning, public awareness, and response coordination. Infrastructure Push: Finance Minister Ngafuan urged AfDB support for the Buchanan–Cestos corridor and better links to SAPZ.
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