The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is announced a series of transformative digital initiatives aimed at strengthening Liberia’s trade environment and improving the ease of doing business.
Making the Declaration Deupty Minister for Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Wilmont Reeves said the Information Portal, is a digital platform designed to provide investors and business operators with reliable, sector-specific data to support informed decision-making.
He said the portal will serve as a critical tool for both domestic and foreign investors seeking to do business in Liberia.
In furtherance of the government’s digital transformation agenda, Reeves revealed ongoing efforts to establish a National Single Window, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Liberia Revenue Authority, in collaboration with other key sector institutions.
Once operational, the system is expected to streamline trade procedures, reduce delays, and enhance efficiency across government agencies involved in trade facilitation. He added.
As part of the broader reform drive, Reeves announced that the Liberia Business Registry (LBR), under the leadership of its Director General, is set to go fully online through a World Bank funded project, as the digitalization of the LBR will significantly reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, improve transparency, and enhance the overall ease of doing business for entrepreneurs and investors.
He further that attributing recent achievements in the commerce and trade sector to strong teamwork and visionary leadership, Reeves noted that said progress at the Ministry is the result of collective effort rather than individual accomplishment.
“The Ministry of Commerce and Industry plays a central role in expanding Liberia’s private sector and creating an enabling business environment through effective collaboration with other government institutions,” he added.
He further highlighted the launch of the Ministry’s five-year strategic plan as a major milestone, describing it as a comprehensive roadmap designed to accelerate private sector growth. Key interventions under the plan include trade facilitation reforms and the digitization of essential services to improve efficiency and competitiveness.