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Grand Gedeh County
Country Liberia
Capital Zwedru
Districts 3
Established 1964
Government
• Superintendent Kai Farley
Area
• Total 10,484 km2 (4,048 sq mi)
Population (2008)
• Total 126,146
• Density 12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+0 (GMT)
Grand Gedeh is a county in the eastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that constitute the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has three districts. Zwedru (formerly Tchien) serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring 10,484 square kilometres (4,048 sq mi).[1] As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 126,146, making it the ninth most populous county in Liberia.[1] Grand Gedeh has lower tropical forests which has mid size hills composed of various valleys and water courses. These forests receive a very high rainfall ranging from 3,000 mm (120 in) to 4,100 mm (160 in) per year.

Grand Gedeh's County Superintendent is Kai Farley.[2] The county is bordered by Nimba County to the west, Sinoe County to the southwest, and River Gee County to the southeast. The northern part of Grand Gedeh borders the nation of Côte d'Ivoire

Geography
Grand Chedah has lower tropical forests which has mid size hills composed of various valleys and water courses. These forests receive a very high rainfall ranging from 3,000 mm (120 in) to 4,100 mm (160 in) per year in two distinct seasons. It has evergreen forests. While in the uplands it is conducive for rice cultivation, the low lying areas are conducive for yam, cocoa, plantains, potatoes, vegetables, rubber, coffee and sugarcane.[3] Grand Chedah county has two community forest, namely Neezonnie, occupying an area of 42,424 ha (104,830 acres) and Blouquia, occupying an area of 43,796 ha (108,220 acres). Thre are three National plantation areas: the SIGA Reforestation project (247.2 ha (611 acres)), EAC Reforestation project (59.2 ha (146 acres)) and the WATRACE Reforestation project (58.4 ha (144 acres)). It also shares the National proposed reserve of Grebo Forest (97,136 ha (240,030 acres)) with River Gee County.[4]

Demographics

Divination object in the county
In the 1984 Census, the county had a population of 63,028 people.[1] The county is home to large Muslim and Ivorian populations. As of 2008, the county had a population of 125,258: 64,994 male and 60,264 female. The s*x ratio was 107.8 compared to 96.3 in 1994 census.[5] The number of households during 2008 was 8,969 and the average size of the households was 6.8.[6] The population was 3.00 per cent of the total population, while it was 3.60 per cent in 1994. The county had an area of 4,191 sq mi and the density per sq.mi was 30. The density during the 1984 census stood at 15.[1] Liberia experienced civil war during various times and the total number of people displaced on account of wars as of 2008 in the county was 81,624.[7] The number of people residing in urban areas was 41,673, with 20,696 males and 20,977 females. The total number of people in rural areas was 83,585, with 44,298 males and 39,287 females. The total fraction of people residing in urban areas was 33.27 per cent, while the remaining 067 per cent were living in rural areas. The number of people resettled as of 2008 was 4,508 while the number of people who were not resettled was 263.[8] The number of literates above the age of ten as of 2008 was 19,297 while the number of illiterates was 19,758 making the literacy rate to 49.41. The total number of literate males was 12,513 while the total number of literate females was 6,784.[6]

Economy
As of 2011, the area of rice plantation was 9,250 ha (22,900 acres), which was 3.874 per cent of the total area of rice planted in the country. The total production stood at 8300 metric tonnes. As of 2011, the number of Cassava plantation was 4200, which was 3.4 per cent of the total area of Cassava planted in the country. The total production stood at 1140 metric tonnes. The number of Cocoa plantation was 1140, which was 2.9 per cent of the total area of Cassava planted in the country. The number of rubber plantation was 230, which was 0.4 per cent of the total area of Cassava planted in the country. The number of Coffee plantation was 240, which was 1.1 per cent of the total area of Cassava planted in the country.[9] As of 2008, the county had 2,686 paid employees, 13,695 self-employed people, 15,578 family workers, 4,868 people looking for work, 7,159 not working people, 13,840 people working in households, 36,350 students, 236 retired people, 1,621 incapacitated people, 1,929 part-time workers and 8,951 others, making the total working population of 106,913.[10]

Administration
The Legislature of Liberia was modeled based on the Legislature of United States. It is bicameral in nature with a Senate and the House of Representatives. There are 13 counties in the country and based on the population, each county is defined to have at least two members, while the total number of members to the house including the Speaker being 64. Each member represents an electoral district and elected to a six year term based on popular vote.[11] There were 26 senators, two each for the 13 counties and they serve a nine year term (30 senators, 15 counties and nine years from 2011). Senators are also elected based on plurality of votes. The Vice-President is the head of the Senate and he also acts as President in his absence.[11] Districts of Grand Gedeh County include (2008 population): Gbarzon District (74,255), Konobo District (21,424) and Tchien District (30,467) are the districts in the county.[1]

02/28/2019

President Weah Amplifies Pro-Poor Agenda in Israel As He Cements Bilateral Relations
Tuesday, 26th February 2019
President Weah speaks at the MASHAV, which is Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation
President Weah speaks at the MASHAV, which is Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation
Photo Credit: Executive Mansion Photo
Tel Aviv, Israel - The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, has been wooing a cross-section of business people and organizations in the State of Israel to Liberia’s diverse business opportunities, accentuating his determination to explore every available means that will pull the impoverished majority of Liberians out of poverty.


The Liberian leader told Israel’s senior officials and business executives that his mission to cement relations with Liberia’s traditional allies, including the State of Israel, is aimed at actualizing his government’s Pro Poor Agenda for Development (PAPD) which seeks to give power to the people, create jobs and improve the economy and sustain the peace through good governance and transparency.



The President’s assertions were contained in a statement delivered Tuesday, February 26, 2019 when he visited Israeli’s Agency for International Development, MASHAV in Tel Aviv.



He hailed the people of Israel for the support rendered to Liberia’s agriculture, health and other sectors.



Reiterating his unwavering quest to improve the lives of every Liberian, President Weah termed his election and the democratic formalities preceding it as a clear evidence of the strength of Liberia’s nascent democracy, respect for the rule of law, and the willingness of Liberians to live in harmony.



“A sustainable and lasting peace can only be maintained when it is buttressed and underpinned by growth and prosperity for all,” the President said.



He continued: “Even as we realize this, and begin to formulate policies that would reduce poverty and improve the economic well-being of our people, we find our economy negatively impacted by external economic shocks, including reduction in global market prices for our major export commodities such an iron ore and rubber.”



The President added that this has led to an adverse balance-of-payment situation which has seen a depreciation of the Liberian dollar to the US dollar.



President Weah told the assembly of Israeli business people and diplomats that agriculture and infrastructure development remain key to Liberia’s economy revitalization as the country is blessed with a small population and a significant endowment of natural resources. He added, Liberia has one of the highest rainforests in the world.



With MASHAV, the President said, Liberia needs the “Israeli experience”. He said, Israel over the years since its founding, has improved its infrastructures, increased food production through agriculture, and is now the leading technology hub.



He noted further: “We are here today at MASHAV, the Israel Agency for International Development and Cooperation. We are informed that MASHAV was established to assist friendly nations to overcome development challenges, by sharing know-hows and technologies which provided the basis for Israel’s own development.”



As head of the Liberian Government, the Liberian leader said, “we can make tangible millions of dollars pumped in the country’s agriculture sectorwith shared knowledge in the areas of research and development of improved seeds, adaptation of new high-yield species and varieties, development and implementation of post-harvest practices.”



He said, Liberia now seeks Israel’s collaboration and support for the purpose of introducing modern technologies and agro-technical methods in the country.



“Such knowledge and skills transfer would increase the levels and quality of agricultural production, and ensure food security and sustainable development,” President Weah stressed. “We are of the strongest conviction that the most effective means to a rapid reduction of poverty in our country is to develop our potential in the field of agricultural.”



Pres. Weah also called for agro-financing to the private sector in major priority commodities such as rice, cocoa, coffee, and oil palm, among others, saying, Israel’s leadership in agro-technology could also assist Liberia in the rapid transformation of the sector through the use of smart technologies.



Following an overview of MASHAV’s ongoing activities in Liberia, its Director Ambassador, Gil Haskel has offered to train qualified Liberians at its facilities in Israel in various areas of agriculture.



The MASHAV Director assured the Liberian Leader and delegation that his organization would prioritize the interests of Liberia.

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