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Microfinance: Microfinance institutions (MFIs) play an important role in providing financial service
Microfinance has been identified as a key means of providing financial services to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Liberia....

Marie S.
Jun 25, 20215 min read
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Analyzing the land tenure system and identifying ways to improve security of tenure for farmers
Liberia's land tenure system has been a persistent challenge for the country's agricultural development. The lack of clear ownership and...

Marie S.
Jun 24, 20212 min read
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Access to Finance: Many Liberians lack access to formal financial services
Access to finance is a significant challenge in Liberia, with many individuals and businesses lacking access to formal financial...

Marie S.
Jun 20, 20213 min read
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Ethnic politics and social inclusion
Ethnic politics and social inclusion are major challenges facing Liberia's governance and democracy. The country has over 20 ethnic...

Marie S.
Jun 19, 20213 min read
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Agribusiness Developing the agribusiness sector in Liberia could help to create jobs and more
Agriculture is the mainstay of the Liberian economy, accounting for over 30% of GDP and employing over 45% of the population. The sector...

Marie S.
Jun 11, 20213 min read
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Agriculture and Food Security
Liberia's agriculture sector is crucial to the country's economy, accounting for approximately 40% of GDP and employing around two-thirds...

Marie S.
Jun 4, 20213 min read
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Smallholder AgricultureSmallholder farmers form the backbone of Liberia's agriculture sector
Smallholder agriculture plays a critical role in Liberia's economy, providing employment and livelihoods for the majority of the...

Marie S.
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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Fiscal Stability and Debt Sustainability
Liberia has faced significant challenges in maintaining fiscal stability and debt sustainability. The country's external debt increased...

Marie S.
May 27, 20212 min read
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Food Security: Liberia is vulnerable to food insecurity due to a range of factors
Food security is a pressing issue for Liberia, with a high prevalence of undernourishment and malnutrition. According to the World Food...

Marie S.
May 27, 20212 min read
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The impact of the 2023 general elections on Liberia's political stability
The 2023 general elections in Liberia are likely to be a pivotal moment for the country's political stability. The elections will be...

Marie S.
May 19, 20212 min read
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Value Chains: Liberia has significant potential to develop its agricultural value chains
Liberia has significant potential for growth in its agricultural sector, with opportunities for value chain development from production...

Marie S.
May 17, 20212 min read
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Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world, with a poverty rate of over 50%.
Poverty and inequality are major challenges facing Liberia's political economy. As of 2019, the country had a poverty rate of over 50%,...

Marie S.
May 14, 20213 min read
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Governance and corruption: Liberia has struggled with corruption and governance challenges
Corruption has been a persistent challenge to governance in Liberia, and efforts to promote good governance and accountability have been...

Marie S.
May 8, 20212 min read
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Youth employment: 2/3 of Liberians are Under 25 Years
Youth employment is a critical issue in Liberia, where approximately two-thirds of the population is under the age of 25. With high...

Marie S.
May 2, 20213 min read
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Political institutions and accountability
Liberia's political institutions have faced a number of challenges that have hindered effective governance and accountability. One of the...

Marie S.
Apr 30, 20213 min read
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The role of the media in Liberian politics. The media plays an important role in to the public
The media is an essential component of democratic governance, as it plays a crucial role in providing information to citizens and holding...
Amara Kamara
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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Infrastructure development: Liberia's roads, ports, and energy systems are underdeveloped
Infrastructure development plays a crucial role in the economic growth of a country. However, Liberia has been facing challenges in this...

Marie S.
Apr 20, 20213 min read
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Liberia's Economic Diversification
Liberia's economy is highly dependent on natural resources, with mining and agriculture accounting for the majority of the country's...

Marie S.
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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The role of traditional power brokers
Traditional power brokers, such as tribal chiefs and local leaders, have long played a significant role in Liberian politics and...

Marie S.
Jan 21, 20214 min read
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Climate change and environmental issues
Liberia is a country located in West Africa and is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The country is already experiencing the...

Marie S.
May 29, 20202 min read
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