Welcome to the Natural and Mineral Resource Management Cluster!
We are delighted to have you join our vibrant community dedicated to the sustainable and innovative development of Liberia’s natural resources. Our cluster brings together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and communities to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and enhance the responsible management of our natural resources.
At the Natural and Mineral Resources Cluster, we believe in the power of partnership and collaboration to unlock the full potential of our natural resources while ensuring environmental stewardship and social responsibility. We invite you to share your knowledge, or engage with like-minded professionals, who are focused on enhancing the development of Liberia’s wealth of resources by addressing challenges through a multifaceted approach, including policy reforms, investment in infrastructure and improved governance.
Join us as we work towards a future where natural resources are harnessed for the benefit of all, creating prosperity and sustainability for future generations. Explore our initiatives, connect with our members, and be part of the journey to transform the natural resource landscape.
Welcome aboard! Together, let’s make a positive difference.
Vision Statement
To serve as the premier diaspora‑driven catalyst for sustainable, transparent, and innovative management of Liberia’s natural and mineral resources—empowering communities and advancing national prosperity through responsible stewardship.
Mission Statement
To harness the expertise, resources, and leadership of Liberians in the diaspora to strengthen the governance, management, and long‑term development of Liberia’s natural and mineral wealth. The organization partners with government institutions, local communities, and private stakeholders to promote accountability, build institutional capacity, and ensure that resource development delivers lasting social and economic benefits for all Liberians.
Purpose Statement
The organization exists to bridge global expertise with local implementation in Liberia’s natural‑resource sector. Its purpose is to:
- Strengthen governance systems, regulatory frameworks, and policy processes for natural and mineral resource management.
- Provide technical advisory services and leadership development for government agencies, community leaders, and sector institutions.
- Foster partnerships that advance transparency, environmental sustainability, value addition, economic diversification, and equitable resource distribution.
- Empower Liberians—both at home and abroad—to participate meaningfully in the country’s resource‑based development and decision‑making.
Critical Issues:
- Survey/Mapping
- Processing
- Pricing
- Marketing
- Environmental Impact
- Climate Change
- Land Management
- Resource Mapping/Exploration
- Valuation of Mineral Resources
Dr. Solomon H. Toweh
Chairman
Dr. Solomon H. Toweh
Dr. Solomon H. Toweh is a senior economist and natural‑resource governance specialist with more than 30 years of experience supporting economic policy reform, institutional strengthening, and sustainable resource management across the U.S. government and international development sectors. His work spans mining‑sector governance, regulatory analysis, public financial management, and evidence‑based policymaking in complex and resource‑rich environments.
Dr. Toweh served as an internationally recruited Mining Concessions Expert for USAID in Liberia, where he advised the Ministry of Lands, Mines & Energy on mineral policy reform, transparent concession allocation, and the establishment of a modern mining cadaster system. As the Governance and Economic Management Assistance Program (GEMAP) representative, he advanced public financial management, strengthened procurement and oversight systems, and helped introduce anti‑corruption safeguards critical to post‑conflict recovery and institutional credibility.
In the United States, Dr. Toweh has held senior analytical roles at the Department of Labor, providing expert oversight of compensation systems, fiscal controls, and program integrity for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. His earlier federal service includes economic impact analysis at the Mine Safety & Health Administration, global mineral market and trade policy research at the U.S. Bureau of Mines, and human‑rights policy analysis at the Department of Justice. He brings a strong track record of analytical rigor, cross‑sector coordination, and commitment to transparent, accountable governance—qualities valued by the World Bank, USAID, UN agencies, and other global development partners.
Dr. Toweh holds a PhD in Mineral Economics from the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, along with MSc, Mineral Economics, University of Arizona; MSc, Geology, University of Missouri – Rolla, Rolla, MO (now Missouri University of Science and Technology), BSc, Geology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
