The Road to $2 Billion
As the Republic of Liberia’s Special Envoy for U.S. Trade & Investment, our office has set an ambitious five-year target: to mobilize $2 billion in direct investment (2024–2029) across four catalytic sectors: Mining, Agriculture, Tourism, and Infrastructure. This is more than an investment goal; it is a blueprint to transition Liberia from aid dependency to an investment-driven economy, one where Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs), diaspora engagement, and multilateral alignment drive sustainable progress.
Liberia is at a critical inflection point. The election of H.E. Boakai signaled a renewed commitment to transparency, reform, and investor confidence. Our office’s mandate is to strengthen bilateral relations, attract high-value capital, and ensure Liberia emerges as a competitive, reliable, and transparent destination for U.S. and global investors.
The $2 billion Roadmap is built on:
- Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs): De-risking private capital through co-investment platforms.
- Investor Engagement: Direct partnerships with U.S. companies, state chambers, and diaspora entrepreneurs.
- Institutional Reform: Cutting red tape, improving ease of doing business, and enforcing investor protections.
- Diaspora Mobilization: Harnessing Liberia’s global diaspora as a bridge to U.S. and international capital.
- Multilateral Alignment: Partnering with DFC, AfDB, MCC, and other institutions to scale infrastructure and finance.
This plan will not only deliver capital inflows but also create a resilient and inclusive economic foundation for Liberia’s future.
Mining – $600 Million Target
Liberia is unlocking its vast reserves of iron ore, gold, copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals through transparent, ESG-aligned concessions. With the Liberty Corridor linking mines to Buchanan Port and partnerships for mapping and reserve certification, mining will anchor Liberia’s role in regional resource supply chains.
Agriculture - $500 Million Target
Positioned as West Africa’s future breadbasket, Liberia is advancing climate-smart farming, agro-processing, and exports. The Liberia Agro-Investment Corridor (LAIC) will connect fertile zones to infrastructure, scaling crops like cassava, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, and honey while mobilizing U.S. and multilateral financing.
Infrastructure - $700 Million Target
Liberia’s infrastructure vision centers on modernizing roads, ports, power, and digital connectivity to drive investment and trade. Flagship projects include Buchanan Port expansion, national grid upgrades, renewable energy plants, and smart city pilots, enabled by PPPs and innovative financing models.
Tourism - $200 Million Target
Liberia’s pristine coastline, cultural landmarks, and heritage sites present unmatched opportunities for eco-tourism and diaspora-driven travel. With new resorts, heritage projects, and a “Gateway to Ancestral West Africa” campaign, the sector is poised for growth supported by modernized airports and global partnerships.
