Monrovia – The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), with support from the World Bank–funded Liberia Investment, Finance, and Trade (LIFT) Project, has successfully concluded a high-level study tour to Mauritius, aimed at strengthening Liberia’s emerging Special Economic Zones (SEZ) framework and boosting the country’s global competitiveness.
The delegation, led by LSEZA’s Acting Director of Administration, Hattie Wureh Hunder, engaged with key government ministries, private-sector leaders, and major industrial operators to assess Mauritius’ high-performing SEZ, logistics, and Freeport models—recognized globally for efficiency, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
The mission focused on examining governance systems, investment frameworks, logistics operations, and best practices that have enabled Mauritius to build one of Africa’s most successful economic hub networks. LSEZA officials believe these practices can be adapted to accelerate Liberia’s SEZ development and attract increased foreign and domestic investment.
During the visit, the Liberian team held strategic discussions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), BPML Freeport Services, and House of Lords Beverages Ltd. These engagements provided firsthand insights into how strong public–private collaboration, effective investment promotion, and robust infrastructure management contribute to sustainable industrial growth.
The delegation also toured advanced Freeport facilities and logistics centers, observing how Mauritius coordinates efficient service delivery and trade flows across its 19 Economic Zones. Officials noted that improved logistics and streamlined operations will be vital as Liberia works to strengthen its global trade competitiveness.
The study visit was coordinated by the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius, which provided technical guidance and facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions.
According to LSEZA, key takeaways from the mission—including governance architecture, infrastructure planning, export readiness, and private-sector integration—will inform Liberia’s strategy to build a modern, investor-friendly SEZ ecosystem capable of driving industrial transformation.
The delegation included:l Hattie Wureh Hunder, Acting Director of Administration, Josephine G. Ghon-tay, Corporate Communications Officer, Anna M. Sarkor, One-Stop Shop Coordination Officer and Julius Saye Keh-nel, Acting Project Coordinator, LIFT-P.
The mission was made possible under the World Bank’s LIFT Project, which aims to improve Liberia’s investment climate, expand access to finance, and enhance trade efficiency nationwide.
LSEZA says the insights gained will guide reforms and policy enhancements as Liberia positions itself to compete more effectively in regional and global markets.
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