MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Liberian Government has highlighted opportunities for increased trade, investment, and collaboration to accelerate the country’s economic growth and development.

It named energy, roads, tourism, telecommunications, and financial technology as key sectors offering significant opportunities for American businesses and investors.

The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Ngafuan, said” Liberia is entering a period of economic growth that needs stronger public-private partnerships to unlock the country’s development potential”.

He made the statement on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, when the new U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Kristin Gilmore, paid him a courtesy visit at the Ministry in Monrovia.

Minister Ngafuan then reaffirmed the Liberian Government’s willingness to deepen engagement with the United States and create opportunities for increased private-sector participation in Liberia’s economic transformation.