By: Trokon Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
MONROVIA – The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), with support from the World Bank–funded Liberia Investment, Finance, and Trade (LIFT) Project, has successfully wrapped up a week-long high-level study tour to Mauritius, aimed at strengthening Liberia’s drive toward global competitiveness.
The delegation, led by LSEZA’s Acting Director of Administration, Madam Hattie Wureh Hunder, held strategic engagements with government ministries, private-sector institutions, and major industrial operators in Mauritius.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the said its mission focused on understanding the island nation’s world-renowned Special Economic Zone (SEZ) governance models, logistics systems, and Freeport operations.
During the visit, the Liberian team engaged with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of Mauritius, the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), BPML Freeport Services, and House of Lords Beverages Ltd.
“These interactions provided practical insights into effective public-private collaboration, investment promotion, and the management of thriving economic hubs,” the statement said.
The delegation also toured advanced Freeport infrastructure and observed logistics coordination mechanisms that support efficient trade flows across Mauritius’ 19 economic zones.
According to LSEZA, these lessons are vital for shaping Liberia’s emerging SEZ framework and enhancing its ability to attract investors.
The visit was coordinated by the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius, which facilitated knowledge sharing on governance, infrastructure management, export readiness, and private-sector integration.
Madam Hunder was accompanied by Miss Josephine G. Ghon-tay, Corporate Communications Officer; Miss Anna M. Sarkor, One-Stop Shop Coordination Officer; and Mr. Julius Saye Keh-nel, Acting Project Coordinator for LIFT-P.
The initiative aligns with the objectives of the World Bank–supported LIFT Project, which seeks to improve Liberia’s investment climate, expand access to finance, and enhance trade efficiency.
LSEZA says the insights gathered from Mauritius will play a crucial role in shaping a stronger, more globally competitive SEZ ecosystem in Liberia.
