Tax enhancement and Agriculture Subsidy
LIMPAC Concludes 10-Day Peer Review Retreat on Tax Enhancement and Agricultural Subsidies
The Liberia Macroeconomic Policy Analysis Center (LIMPAC), at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, successfully concluded a ten-day intensive Peer Review Retreat held at the Cyntheo Guest house in Margibi County, from December 5–12, 2025. The retreat focused on the in-depth review and refinement of two major research papers:
1. Evaluating Pathways for Enhancing Tax Revenue (Property Tax) in Liberia with case studies in Bong, Nimba, Margibi, Grand Bassa and Montserrado counties, and
2. Assessing the Impact of Agricultural Subsidies on Smallholder Farmers in Liberia, with case studies drawn from Bong, Nimba, and Lofa counties.
This high-level technical retreat brought together distinguished policymakers, academics, and sector experts whose insights significantly strengthened the analytical quality and policy relevance of the papers.
The event was graced by the Assistant Minister for Economic Policy Hon. Henry Yanquoi at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Policy Advisor to the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Mr. Mustapha Dukuly, the Assistant Commissioner for Real Property Tax at the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Hon. James A. Jaber, and the Head of the Board of Tax Appeal Cllr. Benjamin B. Stewort.
Also in attendance were renowned scholars including Dr. Jeremiah Z. Whapoe Sr. of Starz Graduate School, Dr. George T. Forpoh, Dean of the College of Agriculture at Cuttington University, as well as experts and technical staff from the LRA, Board of Tax Appeal, Ministry of Agriculture, Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), MFDP, Farmers Union and other key institutions.
Over the course of the retreat, participants engaged in rigorous discussions, research validation exercises, and policy recommendations aimed at improving domestic revenue mobilization and enhancing the effectiveness of agricultural subsidies to boost smallholder farmer productivity.
The Executive Director of LIMPAC Dr. P. Padolo Moye extends appreciation to all stakeholders for their invaluable contributions. The Center remains committed to producing evidence-based research that supports sound public financial management and promotes sustainable economic growth in Liberia.