IMF discusses lifting Liberia's suspended membership
December 2, 2003
MONROVIA, 2 Dec 2003 (IRIN) - A 14-member team from the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) arrived in the Liberian capital, Monrovia, to begin consultations
with the new government on economic reforms, the Finance Ministry said on
Tuesday.
See also: IMF Liberia's Membership
UN Appeals for $137 M for War Ravaged Liberia
November 20, 2003
The
United Nations in Liberia asked donors on Thursday to provide US $137
million in 2004 to support efforts by humanitarian agencies to reverse the
impact of a 14-year civil war that has ravaged the West African country.
See also: UN Donors >
LIFZA's Official Website Launched
November 2, 2003
The Liberian Industrial Free Zone launched its official
website today. The website is designed to serve as a source of information
for those interested in Liberia as a location for industrial production
-- especially those in the international sector who may not be aware of
the definite advantages of the industrial free-zone in Liberia.
See also: Mission >
New
Managing Director Appointed to LIFZA
October
22, 2003
The Liberian government appointed Sam Mohammed Kromah as LIFZA's Managing
Director today. Faced with the task of revitalizing the organization to
increase jobs within Liberia, Kromah's credentials as President of the
Union of Liberian Association in America suit him well for his job; Kromah,
a longtime Liberian community leader, was chosen for his exceptional leadership
skills and business experience.