By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr.
Liberian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on Tuesday participated in a brainstorming session aimed at deepening their understanding of the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) model and identifying practical pathways for meaningful participation in the country’s industrial and export development agenda.
The engagement brought together local business owners and stakeholders to examine opportunities within the LSEZA framework, with discussions focusing on packaging models, value addition, and strategies for meeting international export-market standards.
According to LSEZA official Facebook page the facilitators emphasized the importance of improving product quality and branding to enhance the competitiveness of Made in Liberia goods on regional and global markets.
Participants also explored partnership models that would allow Liberian businesses to collaborate with both local and international investors.
These partnerships, according to organizers, are critical to expanding production capacity and enabling SMEs to access new markets beyond Liberia’s borders.
In addition, the session highlighted key benefits and incentives associated with operating within Special Economic Zones, including reduced operational costs, improved infrastructure, and policy support designed to attract investment and boost exports.
Participants actively engaged on how these incentives could be leveraged to scale their businesses and strengthen value chains.
The brainstorming session was described as part of ongoing efforts to fulfill the Government’s mandate of supporting Liberian enterprises, improving product standards, and expanding market access.
Further engagements with SMEs are expected in the coming months as Liberia advances its LSEZA-driven economic growth strategy.
