Monrovia — A group of traders from the USA has arrived in Liberia for a one-week enterprise growth and medical mission geared toward exploring funding alternatives throughout key sectors.
By J.H. Webster Clayeh, (0886729972 – [email protected])
The go to follows the Enterprise Convention for Liberia, held on July 9, 2025, in Philadelphia below the auspices of Liberia’s Commerce & Funding Workplace (TIO) within the metropolis.
The delegation consists of David M. Webster, CEO of Webster Advertising and marketing Worldwide, LLC; Dr. MaryAnn Woods-Osifo, co-founder of Dr. O Wellness & Life-style; Dr. Nyaquoi Kargbo, of Blue Stone Funding Group; and a number of other different enterprise and healthcare professionals.
Surveying Liberia’s Economic system
Talking on the mission, Ambassador Gurly Gibson Schwarz, head of Liberia’s TIO in Philadelphia, stated the U.S. group goals to establish possession pursuits and make investments capital to broaden private-sector participation in President Joseph Boakai’s ARREST Agenda—a nationwide growth roadmap for 2025–2029 overlaying Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Legislation, Schooling, Sanitation, and Tourism.
Ambassador Schwarz added: “Different sectors we’re exploring embrace know-how, infrastructure, vital minerals and renewable power, actual property, safety, ports and maritime, logistics, and transportation.”
The delegation has already held conferences with Vice President Jeremiah Koung, Home Speaker Richard Koon, and officers from the Liberia Water and Sewer Company, the Land Authority, Ministry of Schooling, Ministry of Overseas Affairs, Nationwide Funding Fee, Monrovia Metropolis Company, Ministry of Mines and Power, Rural Renewable Power, and Forestry Growth Authority.
Buyers Categorical Dedication
Throughout a gathering with VP Koung, David M. Webster emphasised his agency’s readiness to deliver main tasks to Liberia. “We’ve an organization that may construct tractors for farms. We’re concerned in bioenergy, medical gadgets, housing tasks, and extra. Liberia wants all the pieces, and we actually consider within the alternatives right here,” he stated.
On city challenges, Webster urged authorities partnerships to handle waste administration and youth employment. “Put money into waste administration and inspire younger folks—they can assist maintain our cities clear,” he stated.
Healthcare, Agriculture, and Power Focus
Dr. Nyaquoi Kargbo, a Liberian doctor and malaria behavioral change specialist, highlighted plans to spend money on mining, power, and agriculture. He burdened the necessity for native content material legal guidelines to guard Liberian companies. “We wish to add worth to agriculture, enhance power entry, and guarantee our investments profit Liberians,” Dr. Kargbo stated.
Equally, Dr. MaryAnn Woods-Osifo stated she plans to spend money on healthcare and forestry, together with establishing a sawmill absolutely operated by Liberians and selling maternal well being applications. “We goal to create alternatives and worth chains that empower Liberians,” she added.
Authorities Welcomes Funding
VP Jeremiah Koung expressed assist for private-sector engagement. “Liberia wants investments in agriculture, sand and rock mining, and wooden processing. We’re defending Liberians by way of tariffs and incentives to make sure they profit from these sectors,” he stated. He emphasised that small Liberian-owned companies ought to lead in areas like rock crushing whereas overseas traders concentrate on bigger tasks.
Speaker Koon praised the U.S. delegation and affirmed the federal government’s dedication to defending Liberian companies. “If we are able to feed ourselves and add worth to our assets, we create jobs and cut back poverty. We’re making legal guidelines to safeguard traders whereas selling native progress,” he stated.
The mission underscores Liberia’s dedication to increasing private-sector funding and diversifying the financial system below the ARREST Agenda, whereas making certain that Liberians profit instantly from growth tasks. In the meantime, the delegation will proceed its engagement at present and is anticipated to fulfill with President Joseph Boakai earlier than its departure.
