IMF technical assistance in Liberia

How a country manages public finances and runs a smooth financial systems is about a lot more than just collecting taxes – it’s about governing in an efficient and legitimate way.

Liberia: revival of unused hydropwer plant

Liberia could see a revival for one of its unused hydropower plants with the help of Brazilian mining giant Vale SA.

Liberia

Full Name Republic of Liberia Capital Monrovia Form of Government Republic Date of Independence 26 July, 1847 Date of Entry into the UN Total Area 111,369 km2 (103rd)43,000 sq mi Total Population (2008 estimate) 3,489,072 (129th) Time Zone GMT Currency Liberian Dollar GDP (nominal, 2007 estimate) $735 million GDP Per Capita $195 Human Development Index […]