NIMBA COUNTY – In continuation of improving the business climate in Liberia, the Business Climate Working Group held a two-day forum in Gompa City, Nimba County. According to the recent World Bank Doing Business Report, Liberia ranks 179 out of 190 economies in trading across borders. Documentary and borders compliance as well as domestic transports were cited as some of the problems to trading across borders. Other participants noted that IPD should only be restricted to security related goods coming into the country. Participants noted that the increase in the number of checkpoints were posing serious constraints for people trading across borders.

Source: Front Page Africa March 11, 2019 00:45 UTC