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and Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MHSW), Ministry of Agriculture (MOA),
Ministry of Commerce (MOC), Monrovia City Corporation and the Liberia Water and
Sewage Corporation (LWSC).
2.5.2.1 Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy
The Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy has the statutory responsibility for the
development of mineral, water and energy resources in Liberia; it is in charge of land
surveys in all parts of the country and coordinates, administers and regulates the use of
public and private lands in Liberia, including mineral resources through granting of
operation licenses, and regulates beach sand mining. It works along with the Ministry of
Agriculture and the University of Liberia to conduct training and research on land
rehabilitation. Energy provision is administered through the same Ministry by the
National Energy Committee, while water resources are the responsibility of the National
Hydrological Service.
2.5.2.2 Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC)
The Liberia Electricity Corporation was created in 1973 to generate, transmit, distribute,
and sell electricity throughout the country at reasonable rates. In July 2006, electricity
was restored to parts of Monrovia for the first time in fifteen years.
2.5.2.3 Forestry Development Authority
The FDA is the body responsible for the protection, management and conservation of
government-owned forests and wildlife on a sustainable basis. It manages commercial,
conservation and community uses of Liberia’s forests. It is the authority through which
forestry policy, law and administration are provided. It provides permits for the
commercial and non-commercial use of the forests. The 2006 Forestry Reform Law
revised the institutional framework of the FDA and created a Department of
Conservation which is made up of the Division of National Parks and the Division of
Wildlife with the responsibility for development and management of protected areas
and wildlife respectively.
2.5.2.4 Ministry of Planning and Economic Affairs
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Affairs (MPEA) responsible for intersectoral
coordination for the development of policies, plans and programs for the economic,
financial, social, cultural and physical development of Liberia. In fulfilling its various
duties it serves as the direct link between implementing Ministries/Agencies, NGOs,
private voluntary organizations, and the international community. Coordination occurs
at the national, sectoral and regional planning levels and also involves the
implementation of crosscutting initiatives.