City on the move: Ganta, Liberia Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 March 2021 Ganta’s proximity to Guinea contributes to the bustling economic activity thanks to the prevalence of cross-border trade.
Liberia: A brand of health and beauty products made from oil palm grown by small-scale farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 March 2021 J-Palm Liberia produces a brand of soaps, moisturisers and hair conditioners. Founder Mahmud Johnson explains how he built the company.
Private equity firm sees healthcare opportunity in Liberia Published by Kate Douglas on 5 January 2017 We talk to TLG Capital’s Saad Sheikh about the firm’s investment in a healthcare service provider in Monrovia.
Developing new sources of growth in Liberia Published by Patrick Hettinger on 15 November 2016 Infrastructure improvements and commercial gold exports will help diversify the economy.
Liberia: Starting a business in an environment with capacity constraints Published by Tianna Sherman-Kesselly on 3 July 2016 Starting a business is already a daunting task; beginning a business in a ‘least developed country’, well, that’s not meant for the faint of heart.
Liberian online food delivery start-up survives Ebola crisis Published by Brooks Marmon on 13 December 2015 Cookshop founder Charles Cooper talks about his company.
Lessons learnt starting a media company in Liberia Published by Brooks Marmon on 24 November 2015 We talk to Jefferson Krua, founder of online news outlet The Bush Chicken.
After exile: Why Barkue Tubman returned to Liberia to set up her marketing firm Published by Kate Douglas on 18 September 2015 “As I spent time here I recognised there was so much need for everything. It was like a blank canvas.”
Has Liberia found the way to share its forest plenty with the poor? Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 31 August 2015 What is often overlooked is that forests too can be a curse not a blessing for countries that are rich in them.
Ebola could impact Africa’s business landscape for years to come Published by Euromonitor International on 19 December 2014 A key impact of the Ebola outbreak is that food prices are rising in affected countries, as flights are suspended to these areas.
West Africa/Ebola: Getting the right narrative and focusing on the bigger picture Published by Emanuele Santi on 27 November 2014 Ebola is a major tragedy and need to be fought with all necessary resources, yet there are bigger economic issues out there to watch.
Beyond the health crisis, Ebola hits Liberia’s economy hard Published by Patrick Hettinger on 19 August 2014 The Ebola outbreak threatens to reverse much of the economic progress Liberia has made over the past decade.
Ebola: 50% of multinationals have no policy to deal with pandemics Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2014 New survey reveals many global companies are not prepared to cope with pandemics.
Will West Africa’s proposed ‘eco’ currency ever float? Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 28 April 2014 Plans to launch a common currency flounder in West Africa.
