Paris, France – The Embassy of Liberia near the French capital has taken what many observers describe as a commendable step in promoting Liberia’s economic potential to international investors. According to Rural Reporters News Network, Ambassador Teeko Yorlay and staff unveiled a new Investment Attraction Brochure at the embassy premises to inform and engage guests and visitors about Liberia’s economic opportunities.
“Liberia is embarking on an ambitious journey of growth and opportunity. Guided by the vision of President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., our nation’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development presents a bold and strategic blueprint for progress and investment,” reads the opening statement of the comprehensive and visually engaging brochure. It highlights Liberia’s vast natural resources and untapped ecotourism potential.
Ambassador Yorlay added: “It is with great optimism that I invite you to explore the new Liberia we are building—one of opportunity, stability, and partnership. The ARREST Agenda represents our commitment to accelerating growth, ensuring reforms and good governance, revitalizing key sectors, expanding energy access, bolstering social services, and promoting tourism. We warmly welcome you to join us on this journey toward mutual prosperity.”
The 24-page brochure walks readers through key components of the ARREST agenda:
- Accelerating economic growth and development
- Reforming governance and transparency
- Revitalizing key economic sectors
- Expanding access to reliable energy
- Strengthening social services
- Tourism development
According to the brochure, the ARREST Agenda—also referred to as the AAID (Agenda for Accelerated Inclusive Development)—serves as Liberia’s national development roadmap. It is investor-focused, aiming to streamline processes, eliminate bureaucratic delays, create private sector opportunities, expand infrastructure, and cultivate a skilled workforce to support business growth.
The document provides sector-by-sector snapshots of Liberia’s economy, emphasizing government reforms, a stable economic outlook, and key sectors ripe for investment.
Agriculture & Agro-Industry: The brochure highlights Liberia’s fertile soil and vast arable land, noting agriculture as the backbone of the economy and the first pillar of the ARREST strategy. Despite importing over 70% of its rice, Liberia is working to reverse this trend. The government has rehabilitated 308 kilometers of farm-to-market roads to ease access for farmers.
Opportunities abound for agribusiness in processing rubber into tires and gloves, cocoa into chocolate, oil palm into refined goods, and local food into finished products like juices, canned goods, and livestock feed. Incentives include duty-free import of farming equipment and tax holidays.
Mining & Natural Resources: The brochure describes Liberia’s investor-friendly mining sector as rich in resources with a transparent regulatory framework. It notes the government’s openness to responsible partnerships that ensure mutual prosperity.
Energy & Infrastructure: The document underscores current infrastructure projects led by the Ministry of Public Works, emphasizing the importance of President Boakai’s rallying calls—“Roads, Roads, Roads” and “Think Liberia, Love Liberia, Build Liberia.” It highlights improvements such as road maintenance during the dry season, road fund initiatives, and salary adjustments to retain top engineering talent.
Ecotourism & Cultural Exchange: Describing Liberia as West Africa’s hidden jewel, the brochure emphasizes the country’s rich biodiversity, rainforests, pristine beaches, and unique culture. Protected areas like Sapo National Park and Lake Piso Reserve are being developed with better access roads, visitor centers, and trained staff.
The government is actively seeking investors for ecolodges, tour operations, and beach resort developments, offering incentives like tax holidays and duty waivers.
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Fisheries: The brochure discusses opportunities in healthcare—including pharmaceuticals, where Liberia is now home to the region’s first GMP-certified plant—as well as the fisheries sector, offering prospects for sustainable investment.
Manufacturing and Industrialization: Investment opportunities also exist in light manufacturing, including processing raw materials into value-added products for local and regional markets.
Conclusion: In closing, the brochure presents Liberia as a high-potential investment destination for French and European investors. It underscores the country’s transformation through sound policy, infrastructure development, and a growing entrepreneurial spirit.
“Liberia today offers the promise of high rewards for early investors who see what is on the horizon,” it reads. “We have success stories already—from major agribusiness and mining operations to pharmaceutical manufacturing—proving that doing business in Liberia is not only feasible but rewarding.”
The embassy calls on French businesses to partner with Liberia in job creation, boosting trade, and fostering innovation, declaring:
“Liberia is ready to arrest the stagnation of the past and launch into a future of inclusive growth—with your partnership. Let us seize this opportunity together.”
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