Due to the decreased demand for major export commodities, the global prices for iron ore and rubber, two of Liberia’s main export commodities, continue to fluctuate with negative effects on the country’s socio-economic development.
World Bank Boosts Support for Sustainable Forest Landscapes in Liberia
The World Bank and the Government of Liberia have signed a US$36.7 million grant to support ongoing efforts to improve integrated management of targeted forest landscapes.
World Bank Approves US$27 Million Energy Agreement for Rural Liberians
The World Bank has approved a new US$ 27 million financing agreement meant to increase access to affordable, reliable electricity and foster the use of renewable energy in Liberia.
VIDEO: President Sirleaf Visits LEC’s New Power Plants
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf visited the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s Bushrod Island office on Friday, December 18, 2015 to inspect on-going construction on the three Heavy Fuel Oil plants.
World Bank’s US$60 Million Support Helps Liberians Gain Access To Electricity
The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has approved a new US$60 million International Development Association credit for the Liberian government to help continue to expand affordable electricity services to businesses and households in order to spur economic growth, create jobs, and reduce poverty
Ministry of Gender Wants Cooperation from NGOs Assisting Ebola Orphans
Lydia Sherman, the Deputy Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has expressed frustration with some non-governmental organizations for their non-compliance with regards to the children orphaned by Ebola.
Over 4000 Ebola Orphans Identified In Liberia
The deadly Ebola virus which struck Liberia last March and killed over 3,000 people seems to have vanished as the country has been declared Ebola free. Despite the disappearance of the virus from Liberia, it has left a severe toll on children who lost either one or both parents to the virus.
Pres. Sirleaf Seeks Funding for Post-Ebola Recovery Plan
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf presented her post-Ebola recovery plans at the 2015 World Bank Spring Meetings. She spoke on Friday morning at a high-level roundtable featuring the heads of state of Guinea and Sierra Leone.