GROW Liberia's Final Campaign
We are incredibly proud of our impact, including the growth of our partners, associated farmers and focal industries. It is our hope that you will continue to benefit from the resources that we leave behind.
The GROW Retrospective: Positioning Liberia for the Premium Cocoa Market
GROW Liberia played an instrumental role in positioning Liberia's cocoa industry and farmers for the premium cocoa market and the inclusive, sustainable growth opportunity that it offers.benefit from the resources that we leave behind.
The GROW Retrospective: Improving Liberia's Agro-Inputs Investment Climate
The vitality of the agro-inputs market underpins the performance of Liberia's agricultural industry. Learn more here.sustainable growth opportunity that it offers.benefit from the resources that we leave behind.
The GROW Retrospective: Meet our Team!
In this Team Retrospective, we showcase what a day in the life of some of our staff looks like, the connection between our team, partners, and our work, as well as our team members’ personal reflections.that it offers.benefit from the resources that we leave behind.
The GROW Retrospective: Gender Data
In this edition, we showcase how data - and a process for systematizing its use - influenced our journey towards closing the gender gap and ensured that an aspirational inclusion strategy became programming reality.work, as well as our team members’ personal reflections.that it offers.benefit from the resources that we leave behind.
The GROW Retrospective: Gender & Inclusive Business Models
We reflect on the valuable market information and business advisory that we offered to our partners and the impact that this has had. We also provide you with resources that focus on the value of integrating women into supply chains and inclusive business tactics in cocoa, agro-inputs, and rubber industries.
Certification for the Premium Market
Alignment behind a single cocoa industry development vision that includes certification is important for the sector.
Rethinking Agronomic Advisory in Liberia
Agronomic Information, Education and Advisory Services are critical to agricultural sector growth and farmer performance.
Liberia's Cocoa Sector Governance
Guidance & Reflections from Other Contexts
Liberia's Agro-Inputs Duty Waiver is Essential
The GoL’s intent to continue the duty waiver coupled with growing interest from regional distributors signals to companies that Liberia’s agro-inputs market is open for investment.
The Importance of Quality Cocoa
Good quality cocoa is a baseline for trade. But what does that mean and how can it be accomplished? Learn more below.
A Look at Liberia’s Vegetables Market
GROW sees the vegetable sector as an excellent opportunity to improve the incomes of the poor. The sector has very high pro-poor relevance, especially for women, and can provide benefits to the poor as producers, laborers and consumers.
Introduction to Fine Flavour and Specialty Cocoa
The global cocoa trade recognizes two main markets for cocoa beans: the commodity market and the specialty market. Fine flavour cocoa is part of the specialty market. Learn more.women, and can provide benefits to the poor as producers, laborers and consumers.
The Value of Environmental and Social Sustainability for Liberia's Cocoa
Learn why Liberia’s rainforests are a valuable national asset and need to be preserved, not least to support cocoa business growth.
Exporting Cocoa from Liberia to Premium Markets
Liberia is a unique cocoa origin with prized flavor, forests, and organic production. How can cocoa companies or cooperatives in Liberia connect with premium international buyers? We outline guidance for identifying buyers to negotiating contracts to navigating customs for US and European destinations.
Liberia’s Premium Market Fit
GROW has commissioned a study to help stakeholders in Liberia’s cocoa industry understand the benefits and potential entry points into premium cocoa markets in Europe and the USA. Here we present the study highlights and encourage exporters, policy makers and companies involved in cocoa production and trade to consult and make practical use of the below.
Establishing Agro-inputs Distribution In Liberia
Liberia’s agriculture sector is dominated by smallholder farmers who rely on their farms for their livelihood. These small-scale farms are challenged by low productivity which is directly linked to a lack of access to quality, affordable inputs and agronomic advice. With more agro-input distributors in Liberia, smallholder farmers will have easy access to quality inputs at affordable prices and the requisite advisory services needed for effective use.
The Business Case for Engaging Female Cocoa Farmers
Women play a critical and at times undervalued role in agricultural production. Ensuring their participation by elevating them into training and aggregation roles results in higher quality and greater volumes of production, benefiting farming families, cocoa cooperatives, and traders alike.
COVID-19 Response - The Premium Cocoa Market Opportunity
With added pressure on the global cocoa industry this season owed to COVID-19 and the economic downturn, it's more important now than ever to lay the foundation for a stronger future.
COVID-19 Response - Reimagining Agricultural Development in Liberia
For novel policy and program solutions to boost farmer productivity and attract agribusiness investment in times of crisis and beyond, read below.
COVID-19 Response - Finance and Liquidity
Shortcomings in Liberia’s financial system challenge basic business operations and inhibit growth. Read below for how the COVID-19 crisis is likely to exacerbate these long-standing problems.
COVID-19 Response - Transportation and Supply Chain Issues
Restrictions on movement to stop the spread of COVID-19 are affecting food security and income. GROW will also be providing guidance and advice for businesses and farmers to help them continue operations safely.
COVID-19 Response - Lessons from Ebola
GROW is supporting public and private partners and markets to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. Learn more about our research, advisory, and support here.
What Should Liberia Do About Its Ailing Rubber Industry?
Ribbed Smoked Rubber Sheets processing may offer an alternative growth pathway for farmers in Liberia. But, it will take a coordinated effort - from finance, to machinery, to technical guidance - to unlock the opportunity. Support should be reserved for farmers who demonstrate a commitment to growing their commercial operations.
Liberia’s Premium Cocoa Market Opportunity
Positioning for the premium market offers a compelling, financially rewarding development pathway for Liberia’s cocoa industry and farmers. Read about why this market is right for Liberia, why Liberia is right for this market, and what actions Liberia should take now to get the ball rolling.
Agro-Processing Guides
Find information and guidance on distribution, exporting, packaging, and marketing for agro-processors and businesses in Liberia.
Cocoa Pricing and Industry Development
As the second largest agricultural export, cocoa offers an important economic growth opportunity for Liberia. Read about cocoa pricing considerations and industry development in Liberia.
Import Duty Waiver for Agricultural Inputs
Executive Order No. 97 effectively suspends import duty on inputs and equipment for agricultural use. Read about how the tax waiver marks an important step in boosting farmer productivity as well as the industry and government advocacy efforts that led to the waiver.
