Monrovia, Nov. 4 -- The Ministry of Agriculture has welcomed the World Bank's latest Liberia Economic Update, which underscores agriculture's growing role in driving Liberia's economic stability, export earnings, and job creation.

The report, titled "From Stabilization to Inclusion - Pathways to Resilient Growth and Productive Jobs," highlights the country's progress in maintaining macroeconomic stability and points to agriculture as one of the few sectors that expanded meaningfully in 2024.

According to the World Bank, the Liberian economy grew by 4.0 percent in 2024, with the agricultural sector's output, mainly driven by increased rubber and rice production, increasing by 3.4%, a notable improvement from 1.4% in 2023, accounting for ...