Liberia

LIBERIA: WaterAid launches 5-year transboundary strategy

Group photo, Staff and Partners of WaterAid following the launch of the 5-Year Transboundary Strategic Plan

WaterAid Transboundary Programme of Liberia and Sierra Leone has launched a five-Year Strategic Plan. The Transboundary Strategy runs from 2016/17 – 2021. The Strategy will guide WaterAid Liberia and Sierra Leone Transboundary Programme for three years to come (2016/17-2018/19), after which WaterAid shall be operating two distinct Country Programmes in the last 2 years (2019/20 – 2020/21). Five years budget for WaterAid Liberia is estimated at E7,126,351 , while Sierra Leone is estimated at E7,418,425 in (GBP). The 5-Year Strategic Plan which is been described by the British Charity as a road map, will address critical WASH issues in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Publish Date: Sunday, February 12th 2017 | Read Comments

LIBERIA: Evangelical Congregational Church Ends 48th Annual Conference ..several projects targeted

Bishop G. Abraham Powell of the Evangelical Congregational Church of Liberia (ECCOL), delivering a Special Message at the close of the Conference on Sunday

The Evangelical Congregational Church of Liberia (ECCOL) has ended its 48th Liberia Annual Conference with several key projects earmarked for the development of the Church in Liberia. According to the Church, the 48th Liberia Annual Conference focused on uniting the Church(ECCOL), future activities and how the Church fits in the development of Liberia. The 48th Liberia Annual Conference of the Evangelical Congregational Church of Liberia (ECCOL) brought together about four hundred Delegates from 6 of the 15 counties of Liberia.

Publish Date: Saturday, February 4th 2017 | Read Comments

LIBERIA: Hike in price of locally produced mineral water sparks concern

Locally produced mineral water now sold for at least 100 LD on the Liberian market

In recent times, the City of Monrovia and other parts experienced a sharp increase in the price of a sack of locally produced mineral drinking water on the Liberian Market. This increase in the price of a sack of water is said to be posing serious economic challenge to ordinary Liberians, and individuals who are selling the commodity to make ends-meat.

Publish Date: Thursday, January 5th 2017 | Read Comments

LIBERIA: Mano River Union Embarks on WASH Initiatives

Presidents Sirleaf and Koroma of Liberia and Sierra Leone, respectively

Border communities in the Mano River Union (MRU) Basin will shortly benefit from the provision of safe drinking water, improved sanitation and hygiene services. The Initiative is part of the Mano River Union WASH Programs in the river basin to assist rural communities have access to safe water provision in the area.

Publish Date: Sunday, December 11th 2016 | Read Comments

LIBERIA: GOL, UK Host Trade & Investment Forum

Liberia Leader, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf making remarks at the Forum(middle)

Liberia and the United Kingdom this week ended a One-Day Liberia-UK Trade and Investment Forum. The Forum held at the Monrovia City Hall Tuesday, was organized by the National Investment Commission in collaboration with the British Embassy in Monrovia (through its Foreign Commonwealth Office) and Developing Market Associates, a leading investment promotion firm for sovereign governments worldwide. The Forum was held under the theme: “Investment Opportunities in Liberia: Towards Inclusive Growth and Economic Diversification” 

Publish Date: Friday, November 25th 2016 | Read Comments