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Who we are

National Cassava Sector Coordinating Committee Liberia

The NCSCC is a government-appointed committee responsible for coordinating and overseeing the cassava production activities in Liberia. It comprises representatives from various stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, farmers’ associations, private sector actors, and development partners. The committee operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, which plays a pivotal role in agricultural policy formulation and implementation.

Cassava

Cassava is a staple crop in West Africa, playing a crucial role in food security, income generation, and rural development. In Liberia, the National Cassava Sector Coordinating Committee (NCSCC) has been established to promote and coordinate cassava production activities. This brief explores the importance of cassava production in Liberia and the role of the NCSCC in facilitating the coordination of these activities.

Cassava is a vital crop in Liberia, contributing significantly to the nation’s agricultural sector and overall economy. It serves as a primary source of food for many Liberians, particularly in rural areas, and offers substantial income opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses. Additionally, cassava production contributes to job creation, poverty alleviation, and the reduction of food imports, enhancing the country’s food security and self-sufficiency.

Management Structure

Team Structure

Board of Advisors
Secretariat
Regional Coordinators
County Coordinators
District supervisors
Government line ministries and agencies
International and Local Partners
Investors
Farmers/Producers
Aggregators
Processors
Marketing Agencies

What we do

Activities

The Importance of Cassava in Liberia

Cassava is the second most consumed staple food crop in Liberia, but the first staple-protein (consumption of roots and leaves) food consumed in the country. It is growing throughout the country, although the cultivated area varies considerably by counties. The following facts relating specifically to cassava show that it is:

produced by over 60 percent of farming households in Liberia
a main provider of calories in the diet of Liberians
an important contributor to the GDP (550 000 metric in 2007, for an estimated value of
US $ 39.633.000)

Cassava is also important due to it being an income-generating crop that can guarantee food for poor rural households. When implementing the strategy complementary actions will be implemented to strengthen rural economies and boost cassava farmers’ incomes by converting a relatively low-cost raw material into high value products through the linkage with industry.

Primary Activities

Coordinate the implementation of the six major objectives of the national cassava sector strategy
Coordination of Cassava Production Activities
Digital Data Collection & Production Planning
Setting Up of Multiplication Sites
Monitoring Distribution of Cassava Cuttings and Farm Tools
Organizing Farmers into Production Hubs Around Processing Facilities
Market Research & Identification of Private Sector Investors