Liberia: GOL, Norwegian Gov't Sign U.S.$150 Million Agreement

Oct 23, 2014 | Victor C. Hanson Jr, AllAfrica
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The Government of Liberia and the Kingdom of Norway have signed US$150 million agreement to improve forest governance, strengthen law enforcement, and support efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation and forest degradation in Liberia.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) in Whein Town outside Monrovia yesterday, FDA Managing Director Harrison S. Karnwea said, the FDA is fully committed to pursuing the policy of transparent and accountable leadership.

He said the FDA will continue to foster collective ownership of the forest resource through open dialogues where the interest of all their partners and other stakeholders are protected and secured during his tenure at the FDA.