President of the Republic (Liberia)

You have occupied high-level positions, mostly in the financial area both in Liberia and abroad, and also at the United Nations. When you returned to Liberia from exile you were asked to take over the leadership of the Unity Party and won the elections in 2005. In your opinion, how did your previous political experience contribute to you securing the presidency of your country? What have been your main challenges since taking the reins of your country?

I don’t think there is any doubt that my many years of political activism has contributed to my own appreciation for the complexities of our country’s political, economic ...