Liberia, through its Embassy in Ghana has announced the inaugural Liberia Investment Conference set to take place in Accra this May 15-16, 2025.
This landmark event will bring together investors, government officials, entrepreneurs, and development partners to explore emerging business opportunities and strengthen bilateral economic ties between Liberia and Ghana and support the rebuilding and development efforts of President Joseph Boakai.
Under the theme “Unlocking Liberia’s Investment Potential for Sustainable Economic Growth,” the conference aims to showcase Liberia’s key growth sectors—including agriculture, tourism, telecommunications, energy, and infrastructure etc—and position the country as a dynamic and open destination for regional and international investment.
According to the Ambassador Musu Jatu Ruhle, the Liberia Investment Conference is a strategic platform to showcase Liberia’s investment opportunities, foster regional partnerships, and position Liberia as an emerging destination for sustainable, private-sector–led development.
She explained, “We are creating a platform for dialogue, connection, and action. It is about building trust, showcasing reform, and inviting partners to help drive our growth agenda.”
Highlights of the conference will include investment-focused panel discussions with top government and business leaders; sector-specific presentations and breakout sessions Liberia–Ghana trade and culture expo; networking and B2B matchmaking opportunities.
Speaking further, Ambassador Ruhle said investors attending the Liberia Investment Conference will find a range of promising opportunities across sectors, engage directly with Liberian government ministers, regulatory agencies, and investment promotion authorities. “This provides a clear line of communication for understanding investment policies, tax incentives, and sector-specific opportunities.”
These sectors offer high potential for job creation, revenue generation, and infrastructure improvement and are critical to improving the quality of life for Liberians and enhancing economic self-reliance.
The two- day event which is being organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Embassy of Liberia in Ghana, has the objectives of promoting Liberia as a viable and open investment destination.
The event further seeks to present key reforms and government strategies aimed at improving Liberia’s investment climate, attracting regional and international investors across priority sectors and strengthening trade and economic cooperation between Liberia, and Ghana.
In the areas of Agriculture and Agribusiness, Liberia hopes to attract investors to its vast arable land, fertile soil, and favorable climate for year-round farming.
Investment, according to a release, is needed in value chains such as rice, cocoa, oil palm, cassava, and fisheries and agriculture employs the majority of the population and is vital for food security and rural development.
Liberia now boast of making experienced steady progress in improving its business climate, with new policies promoting transparency, innovation, and private-sector development.
This conference, concluded, the released statement, seeks to capitalize on this momentum and foster partnerships that generate inclusive growth, employment, and sustainable development.
