Liberia: Challenges Posed to Economy, Not Ellen's Fault

15 August 2013
The NEWS (Monrovia)

Mr. Sam Jackson, former Minister of State for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Liberia has clarified that his recent article chronicling progress and challenges over the past ten years did not imply that President Sirleaf is mismanaging the economy.

In a release issued yesterday, the Liberian economist did say that challenges which occurred before 1989 remain largely unresolved due to systemic problems. He also said that innovation and creativity which are required to retool the development agenda have not been instituted.

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