The Liberia Land Authority has completed a confirmatory survey in four communities in River Cess. This marks the final legal step towards obtaining customary land deeds for the people of Teekpeh, Ziadue, Dorbor, and Gbarsaw clans in Central River Cess District.
Sustainable Development Institute Completes Customary Land Mapping in Four River Cess Clans
Several River Cess communities are expected to soon be certificated by the Liberia Land Authority to take legitimate ownership of their customary lands. The mapping exercise, which the Sustainable Development Institute conducted in December 2020, saw four clans in River Cess settling their respective land disputes.
Ahead of Negotiations for New CBA, GVL Workers Train in Strategy Development
Representatives of workers of Golden Veroleum-Liberia, or GVL, an international firm cultivating oil palm in Sinoe and Grand Kru, have participated in a two-day strategy workshop designed to develop needed skills as workers’ representatives.
Two River Cess Candidates Commit to Transparency in County Funds
The Sustainable Development Institute, an organization that pushes for community involvement in natural resources management, has been conducting several activities across River Cess aimed at getting citizens to better understand and monitor county social development funds.