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Snapshot of LiberiaThe Republic of Liberia is on thewestern coast of Africa and coversover 111,000 square kilometers.The country has a total populationof 3.7 million, 50 percent of whichare youth. Liberia emerged froma 14-year war and held peacefuldemocratic elections in 2005 andagain in 2011.The country has also seen an 8.7percent growth rate but is stillplagued with 80 percent of itspopulation living below the povertyline and continues to struggle withinfrastructure development withmuch of the country without lightsand running water.Liberia has experienced relativepeace and security over the lasteight years, but challenges remainafter the conflict. The civil wardisrupted all institutions; a largeportion of the youth received little tono education during this time, whichhas left many unskilled and unableto find a job. Infrastructure andcapacity were damaged, as the wardepleted the country of doctors andeducators. Chevron Liberia Limitedis a part of the Liberian communityand, as such, seeks to play a part inthe continued development of thecountry through C-LED.The Government of Liberiais enacting The New PovertyReduction Strategy II, Liberia Rising2030, which includes the Agendafor Transformation. This strategywill allow Liberia to build humanresource capacity, bring aboutreconciliation with equity for allcitizens and achieve middle-classstatus by 2030 with an annualgrowth rate of 15 to 20 percent.2012 Corporate Responsibility Report | 3