In the capital, only seven percent of the population has access to electricity. Most of Monrovia’s grid is largely supplied by expensive diesel-fueled generation sources.
Another School-based Clinic Now at R.S. Caufield
The troubled Liberian health sector has got a boost from the Carter Center with the establishment of a school-based clinic at the R.S. Caufield primary, junior and secondary school located in Margibi.
Verdier: Financial Constraints Hindering LACC Investigation of Tubman University Corruption Saga
The executive chairman of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, James Verdier, says the institution is struggling to investigate corruption cases in other parts of the country due to lack of operational funds. Liberia currently ranks 90 among the 175 most corrupt countries around the world.
Book Review: Madame President
In October of 2017, Liberians will return to the ballot box to choose their second democratically elected leader since the end of the civil war.
Liberia Revenue Authority Investigates Logging Companies for US$25 million in Unpaid Taxes
The Liberia Revenue Authority says it is investigating a Global Witness’ report that logging companies in the country owe US$$25 million in unpaid taxes.
With Lack of Voting Records, Lawmakers Appear to Shun Transparency
After failed efforts at institutional reform, the legislature still lacks needed transparency; there is still no way for citizens to know how their lawmakers vote on particular issues.
Gov’t Launches SDG 4, Aims for Inclusive and Quality Education
The government of Liberia has formally launched Sustainable Development Goal Four, aimed at ensuring inclusive and quality education for all.
LEC Denies Access to Information on Quality of Service
The Liberia Electricity Corporation has denied a Freedom of Information Act request to provide information on how the agency measures the quality of its service.