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Zawya
19-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The Government of Liberia (GoL) and World Bank to Launch Governance and Accountability Project to Boost Public Services and Strengthen Institutions
The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank and key stakeholders, is set to officially launch the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project. The project will be launched on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. This major initiative is designed to enhance governance, strengthen institutional capacity, and improve service delivery across critical government sectors. The GREAT Project is a $30 million initiative funded by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The primary objective is to expand access to digital public services, improve tax revenue collection, and strengthen transparency and accountability within key government institutions. The project will use technology and institutional reforms to modernize public administration and improve government efficiency, ultimately benefiting all Liberians. Approved on June 12, 2024, the GREAT Project will be implemented until November 30, 2030. Key government institutions benefiting from the project include the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT), Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), National Identification Registry (NIR), General Auditing Commission (GAC), Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), and Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), among others. This landmark initiative represents a significant step toward improving governance and delivering better services to the Liberian people. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Finance&Development Planning: Republic of Liberia.
Sky News
05-02-2025
- Business
- Sky News
Ex-Fortnum chief Venters fashions role with designer Paul Smith
Ewan Venters, the former Fortnum & Mason chief, is joining the board of Paul Smith Ltd, the design company best-known for its striped fashion garments. Sky News understands that Mr Venters, who recently stepped down as the boss of global contemporary art gallery Hauser & Wirth, has agreed to become a non-executive of Paul Smith - whose eponymous founder remains heavily involved in the business. Mr Venters, who also oversaw Artfarm's acquisition of London's Groucho Club during his stint with Hauser & Wirth, remains the chair of the private sector council of the government's GREAT campaign. He was also recently appointed as a member of the Soft Power Council jointly chaired by the foreign and culture secretaries, and is a trustee of the King's Foundation. Paul Smith Ltd, which was founded in 1970, sold a large minority stake to Itochu, its Japanese licensing partner, in 2006. Largely known for its menswear, the business has diversified into other areas of fashion and lifestyle design. "Ewan is joining us at a pivotal moment for the company as we consider a number of key strategies to shape the future of our special brand," said Sir Paul Smith, chairman and founder. He added that Mr Venters' "extensive experience in the retail, hospitality and cultural sectors will bring a welcome fresh perspective on what we do". Mr Venters oversaw a period of record performance during his eight years at Fortnum, prior to which he held management roles at Selfridges. He was awarded an OBE in 2024 in the King's Honours List in 2024 for services to international trade. "I have been friends with Sir Paul for some time, and I have long been an admirer of what is indisputably a great British brand," Mr Venters said.
