Monrovia, Feb. 24 -- Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL) has launched a 321,000 European Union-funded project aimed at strengthening inclusive participation, human rights protection and corporate accountability in Liberia's forestry and extractive sectors, amid growing concerns over community rights, environmental protection and regulatory compliance in concession areas.

The 24-month initiative, running from January 2026 to December 2027, will target over 40 civil society and community-based organizations, 300 community leaders, private sector companies in mining and forestry and journalists and media professionals across Nimba, Bong, Bomi and Gbarpolu Counties.

The project seeks to promote responsible business conduct and support the impleme...