President Boakai reactivates economic management team; appoints acting CBL governor

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has reactivated Liberia's Economic Management Team (EMT) to ensure the coordination of the government's fiscal and monetary policy. The EMT aims to accelerate economic reforms, build a robust and resilient economy, strengthen existing regulations, and improve oversight functions of ministries, agencies, and commissions. Read More »

St Helena Government seeks public input on new property disposal policy

St Helena Government (SHG) has published its draft Property Disposal and Purchase Policy 2024. This policy outlines the principles and processes by which SHG disposes of and acquires property on behalf of the Crown, set to replace the Land and Buildings Disposal Policy 2016. The draft is aligned with the Strategic Economic Development Strategy 2023-2033 and SHG’s Vision and Strategy. Read More »

ECOWAS Governors discuss efforts toward regional monetary integration

The West Africa Monetary Agency (WAMA) convened in Dakar, Senegal, from July 26-29, 2024, for the Forty-Fifth Joint Ordinary Meeting of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and Operations and Administration Committee. This meeting was followed by a gathering of Central Bank Governors from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region to deliberate and adopt recommendations from the Technical Committee. Read More »

ECOWAS strengthens humanitarian response with projects aiding flood-affected Nigerian communities

In a significant step to bolster humanitarian efforts, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified its support to communities in its member states through impactful, people-focused projects. A delegation from the ECOWAS Commission, led by Mr. Godfrey Ameachi Alozie, Program Officer for Humanitarian Affairs, participated in the flag-off ceremony for the ECOWAS Humanitarian Support to Nigeria for communities affected by the devastating floods of 2022, in Adamawa State of Nigeria on July 30, 2024. Read More »

ECOWAS hosts workshop on implementing African Continental Free Trade Area

The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI) and the FTAA Secretariat, organized a three-day capacity-building workshop for private sector leaders on the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The event took place from July 29 to 31, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. Read More »

St Helena Government continues 'live' service delivery survey for public feedback

The St Helena Government (SHG) initiated a ‘live’ service delivery survey in 2021 to determine customer satisfaction with SHG-provided services. Customers can rate their satisfaction with 24 services, including waste management, communication, and road maintenance, using this user-friendly survey. They are also invited to submit comments on how specific services might be improved. Read More »

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