
Honorable Jeanine M. Cooper, Minister of Agriculture
Honorable Jeanine M. Cooper, Minister of Agriculture
“A Self-sufficient, Self-reliant and Sustainable Agricultural Sector by the year 2020″
“We believe that a sustainable and decentralized agricultural system is key to poverty reduction. Our mission is to create an enabling environment for a more dynamic and vibrant agricultural sector to ensure sustainable food security and employment opportunities for all Liberians”
The Minister heads the Ministry and is currently assisted by four Deputy Ministers and their respective Assistant Ministers. The Minister takes full responsibility of the execution of the Ministry’s mandate and reports to the Chief Executive and President of the country. The Minister’s office also has direct supervisory role over the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI)
Deputy Minister for Administration
Deputy Minister for Planning & Development(DMPD)
Deputy Minister for Regional Development Research and Extension(DMRDRE)
Deputy Minister for Technical Services (DMTS)
Oversees and coordinates activities of each of the Departments of the Ministry
Keeps abreast of potentially available international donor assistance
Investigates and follows up on offers of international assistance that are consistent with development needs
Handles necessary details relating to negotiations and agreements in connection with assistance from external sources
Coordinates the activities of and provides assistance to foreign consultants and advisors working with the Ministry
Coordinates international travel and arranges for appropriate dissemination of information from resulting reports
The MOA is enhancing its capacity to carry out large scale agricultural development projects, especially those funded by International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and other partners, to improve production, storage, marketing and exports, and to sustain the country’s economic growth and food security.