rehman solvent plant palm oil mills in liberia

   
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What is the oil palm export strategy of Liberia?

The Oil Palm Export Strategy of Liberia identifies oil palm as an important tree crop for economic growth and development. Between 2009 and 2010, the GoL granted Golden Veroleum, Sime Darby (now Mano Palm Oil Industries), Equatorial Palm oil and Maryland Oil Palm Plantation concessions to develop plantation estates and support out-grower schemes.

Who produces oil palm in Liberia?

The situation has now changed, and production of oil palm is done by medium1 and smallholders as well as concessionaires. Oil palm is the most widely grown tree crop in Liberia by about 21% of households2 which accounts for approximately one tenth of employment in the agricultural sector.

How many people produce palm oil in Liberia?

About 21.2% of the farming households produce palm oil, and more than 220,000 people are employed in the oil palm sector. In addition to the employment opportunities provided, the export of crude palm oil serves as a major source of foreign exchange earnings for the Government of Liberia.

Who oversees the oil palm value chain in Liberia?

The government of Liberia is responsible for oversight of the activities being undertake in the oil palm value chain. However, this mandate is in jeopardy with limited budgets for implementation.