Liberia: 'The Export of Raw Materials Is the Door to Poverty'

Liberia: 'The Export of Raw Materials Is the Door to Poverty'

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has called on the government of Liberia to end the export of raw materials and invest in value addition and infrastructure.

AFDB PRESIDENT DR. ADESINA URGES LIBERIA TO ‘ARISE AND SHINE’ IN ADDRESS TO BOAKAI GOVERNMENT - Smart News Liberia

MONROVIA – In a powerful and deeply inspirational address to the entire Government of Liberia, African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina called on Liberia to “Arise and Shine,” urging leaders at every level to embrace visionary leadership, demand results, and work collectively to rescue the country from poverty and underdevelopment. Speaking directly to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, Speaker…

“The Export of Raw Materials Is the Door to Poverty”

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina urges Liberia to invest in value addition, infrastructure, and youth entrepreneurship to transform its economy, emphasizing the need for performance-based governance and collective action.