Gluwa, a real-world assets platform, is considering the possibility of launching Liberia’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). According to a statement, Tae Oh, the platform’s CEO, recently met with Liberian President Joseph Boakai. The two reportedly discussed making the proposed CBDC compatible with the country’s mobile money system.
To help increase the availability of clean and affordable bottled drinking water in Liberia and Sierra Leone, IFC has announced a partnership with Afropa's Aqualife Liberia's Inc., a leading Liberian beverage and food production and distribution company.
The Board of Directors and senior management of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation has read with utter dismay, statements by some Liberians, calling for the removal of its Country General Manager Debar Allen describing him as an experienced Liberian administrator.
Note: To celebrate the upcoming International Women’s Day on 8 March, Steve Trent, CEO of the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), writes about gender inclusion in Liberia’s small-scale fisheries.
In an urgent effort to address challenges within the aviation sector, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has committed to implementing immediate actions to revitalize the institution. LCAA Director General Julius D. Dennis expresses confidence that these reform efforts will help Liberia achieve a minimum of 60% Effective Implementation (EI) score, as required by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The Liberia Revenue Authority will generate more than a billion united States dollars in domestic tax mobilization using available Technogym and applicable laws.
The World Bank Group Thursday announced a major overhaul to its guarantee business that will deliver simplicity, improved access, and faster execution through a new, convenient marketplace. The new reforms are critical to achieving the goal of tripling annual guarantee issuance to $20 billion by 2030.
The World Bank Liberia Country Manager Georgia Wallen says Liberian accountants are among the silent heroes of Liberian society, playing a vital role in the public, private and non-governmental sectors. Ms. Wallen made this statement over the weekend when she installed into office newly elected officials of the of the Liberian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (LICPA) at its 12th Official Inaugural Program held at the Sinkor Palace Hotel in Monrovia.
