VOICED : Weah's promised land: rights dispute reignites Liberia

The video discusses the expansion of palm oil plantations in Liberia, highlighting the impact on local communities who hoped for different developments like schools or clinics. It explores the state's control over land, the economic reliance on taxes from natural resources, and the opaque nature of contracts with companies. The video also delves into the historical context of land ownership, the proposed land rights bill, and the political changes under new leadership that could affect land rights and the lives of Liberians.

What was the initial hope of the villagers for the land now occupied by palm oil trees?

• A residential area

• A shopping mall

• A clinic or a school

• A sports complex

Who owns the majority of land in Liberia by default?

• Private individuals

• Local communities

• Foreign investors

• The state

What is the main source of revenue for Liberia as it recovers from civil war?

• Foreign aid

• Tourism

• Taxes from palm, iron, and rubber farms

• Manufacturing

What is the purpose of the draft law mentioned in the transcript?

• To build more schools

• To promote foreign investment

• To regulate land ownership practices

• To increase taxes on foreign companies

What historical issue does the land rights bill aim to address?

• The shortage of skilled labor

• The decline in agricultural production

• The conflict over land ownership

• The lack of infrastructure