Bridge To Prosperity: US - Liberia Trade and investment Mission

Bridge To Prosperity is orchestrated to facilitate direct interactions among government officials, business leaders, and industry experts from various US States and Liberia. Over five days, participants will engage in a series of strategic activities including high-level meetings, sector-specific roundtables, site visits, and cultural exchanges. These interactions aim to lay down the groundwork for robust economic collaborations and deepen mutual understanding between the diverse business landscapes of the two regions.

1. Strengthen Economic Ties:

• Enhance the economic relationships through formal partnerships and agreements between the U.S. and Liberia.
• Initiate and rekindle Sister City relationships between select U.S. cities and Liberia to support direct city-level collaboration on public policy, education, business development, and cultural exchanges.

2. Explore Investment Opportunities:

• Identify and explore investment prospects in key sectors such as agriculture, technology, infrastructure, renewable energy and more.
• Draft and sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between various government departments and agencies to formalize cooperation in these sectors.

3. Facilitate Cultural and Educational Exchanges:

• Leverage Liberia’s rich cultural heritage and the U.S.' innovative educational resources to foster exchanges that benefit both communities.
• Develop educational and cultural exchange programs that facilitate the movement of students, academics, artists, and professionals between the U.S. and Liberia.

4. Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS):

• Align the mission’s objectives with sustainable development goals (SDGs) to ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
• Establish Joint Economic Committees to assess progress and continue dialogue on ongoing projects and new areas of cooperation.

5. Institutionalize Strategic Partnerships and Agreements:

• Work towards agreements that reduce barriers to trade and investment, foster fair business practices, and create an enabling environment for businesses in both regions to thrive.
• This includes discussions on tariffs, export-import regulations, and investor protections to enhance bilateral trade relations.