On September 21, 2026, the Government of Liberia presented key investment opportunities to international investors and business leaders in New York. The Liberia Investment Roundtable, organized by Liberia's National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Office of the Senior Political Advisor to the President, brought together senior Liberian government officials, investors, financial institutions, and private-sector representatives. The event was held on the eve of the 2026 United Nations General Assembly.
Minister of Mines and Energy R. Matenokay Tingban led the presentation, highlighting Liberia's significant but largely under-explored mineral potential. He emphasized the government's priority to strengthen geological and scientific data as the basis for responsible investment. Tingban outlined opportunities in critical and industrial minerals, base metals, rare earths, bauxite, and heavy coastal mineral sands. He encouraged strategic investors and technology companies to explore partnerships in geological studies, mineral development, processing, and beneficiation.
Tingban linked Liberia's electrification agenda directly to industrialization and private investment. He highlighted the need for additional generation, transmission, and distribution capacity to provide reliable power for mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and other productive activities. The minister indicated that Liberia is pursuing increased electricity access, with a target of 75 percent by 2030, while creating opportunities for private-sector participation in generation and grid infrastructure.
The development of a multi-user rail system is an important component of Liberia's mining and investment infrastructure. The government has established the National Rail Authority and is working toward broader and equitable access to rail infrastructure to reduce infrastructure constraints on mining and other productive sectors. This move aims to facilitate the transportation of goods and people, making it easier for investors to operate in the country.
Other government officials, including Minister of Finance and Development Planning Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Sekou M. Kromah, and CEO and Special Envoy for Climate Action and Carbon Trading Jeanine M. Cooper, also made presentations. They highlighted opportunities in complementary areas necessary to support investment, including public-private partnerships, roads, ports, agriculture, access to finance, capital markets, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure.
The Liberian government also showcased its emerging green economy and carbon market, including efforts to establish a nationally integrated carbon program and a national carbon registry. Plans for a Green Carbon Investment Fund and a green bond, potentially worth $100-150 million, were also discussed. Additionally, the government highlighted opportunities in renewable energy, forest conservation, reforestation, and biodiesel production.
The investment roundtable provided a platform for Liberian officials to engage with international investors and business leaders, addressing questions and concerns on power availability, geological and geospatial data, public-private partnerships, and other critical areas. The government's credibility now rests on concrete deals, delivered projects, and measurable outcomes for Liberians. The success of these investment initiatives will depend on the government's ability to follow through on its commitments and create a favorable business environment.
Key points
- Liberia aims to increase electricity access to 75 percent by 2030.
- The government is seeking partnerships in geological studies, mineral development, and infrastructure development.
- Liberia is exploring opportunities in renewable energy, carbon markets, and green investments.
