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🏗️ Big Dreams, Bigger Risks — Liberia’s 2026 Budget Explained

Liberia’s government is going big with a US$1.2 billion spending plan focused on roads, schools, and jobs.
✅ Funded mostly by Liberian taxpayers — not donors.
✅ Economic growth projected at 5.4% in 2026.
⚠️ But inflation, new taxes, and dependency on one-time payments could test the country’s fiscal strength.
As one citizen put it: “We need results, not just numbers.”

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Liberia Takes the Global Stage at UN Tourism Assembly in Riyadh 🇱🇷🌍

Liberia has joined global tourism leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the 26th UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly, marking another milestone in the Boakai administration’s push to revitalize the country’s tourism industry.

✅ Theme: “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future” — spotlighting how technology and data can transform the global travel sector.
✅ Liberia’s Delegation: Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah and Ambassador Christopher Hayes-Onanuga, the Presidential Special Envoy on Tourism.
✅ Goal: Strengthen Liberia’s global tourism footprint, attract investment, and build partnerships for infrastructure and capacity development.
✅ Why It Matters: Tourism can become a key growth engine for Liberia — creating jobs, empowering local communities, and boosting foreign exchange.

As UN Tourism celebrates 50 years, Liberia’s participation reaffirms its commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and tech-driven tourism development — paving the way for new opportunities in eco-tourism, culture, and hospitality. 🌿✨

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