The signing ceremony took place at the World Bank Liberia Country’s Office on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Samuel D. Tweah Jr., represented the Government of Liberia, while Dr. Khwima Nthara Country Manager, represented the Bank. For his part, World Bank Liberia’s Country Manager, Dr. Khwima Nthara, affirmed the Bank’s commitment to support the country’s Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development. Bank Manager Dr. Nthara, explained that the financing agreement is in two forms, and it includes US$20 million as grant and 20 million as IDA credit. He indicated that the signing was approved on March 17, 2020, by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors.

Source: Front Page Africa March 19, 2020 02:37 UTC