Liberia: Govt, Koica Sign U.S.$1m Deal to Empower Youth in Rice, Cassava Value Chains

Liberia: Govt, Koica Sign U.S.$1m Deal to Empower Youth in Rice, Cassava Value Chains

The Government of Liberia has secured a US$1 million grant to train and empower rural youth in the country's two most strategic staple crops -- rice and cassava -- in a major push to tackle youth unemployment and reduce dependence on food imports.

Gov’t, KOICA Sign US$1M Deal to Empower Youth in Rice, Cassava Value Chains

The Government of Liberia secures a US$1 million grant from KOICA to empower rural youth in rice and cassava production, tackling unemployment and food import dependence, aiming to enhance agricultural productivity.