Monrovia, April 30 -- the Government and People of Japan through their Ambassador accredited to Liberia, Hiroshi Yoshimoto, has reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening food security and long-term development in Liberia with emphasis on the importance of the KR Food Assistance Program and the Japanese Counterpart Value Fund (JCVF).

By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway

The KR Food Assistance Program in Liberia is an ongoing bilateral initiative between Japan and Liberia, providing rice donations to strengthen food security and monetizing the proceeds to fund local socio-economic development. As of September 2025, Japan pledged 250 million Yen for the program, which is managed by the JCVF under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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