Deal #3464

Subsidiaries of multinational companies operating in Liberia have all been investigated and found liable for deforestation, land grab, and human rights abuses

Cavalla Rubber Corporation shall annually contribute US$ 5.00 per hectare in the developed area to a community development fund. The fund shall be administered by a committee consisting of not more than 10 members nominated and selected by the surrounding community, the Government and Cavalla Rubber Corporation, of which half shall be nominated by Cavalla Rubber Corporation. The committee shall develop an annual budget in consultation with the Government, Cavalla Rubber Corporation, or as otherwise required by law. Cavalla Rubber Corporation shall also contribute 1% of each of its annual gross sales of Rubber Products and Oil Palm Products, Processed-Oil Palm and Oil Palm By-products, or such amounts as are required by law, to the Rubber Development Fund and the Oil Palm Development Fund. In its social development agreement, the company is expected to provide good healthcare, education and good housing facilities for its staffers.

According to the company, they have constructed three schools, a health center, and mortuary for community dwellers as some other developments the company has carried out over the years. Investigation by FrontPage Africa at CRC in 2018 found that there is inadequate healthcare, latrine facilities and safe drinking water in the concession area.