Strong Inter-Agency Collaboration Builds Momentum for Landmark Fisheries Investment Forum
PHOTO: Deputy CBL Governor for Economic Policy at the Central Bank of Liberia, Dr. Musa Dukuly
Monrovia, Liberia – February 25, 2026 – Preparations for the 2026 Kpongama National Fisheries Investment Conference continue to gather significant national momentum, with strong collective support and active participation from government line ministries and agencies committed to ensuring the successful hosting of the landmark event.
The latest endorsement comes from the leadership of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), which on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote sustainable economic development. The Bank pledged to back efforts that enhance access to finance and stimulate private sector investment—key drivers for growth in Liberia’s fisheries sector.
Speaking during the 6th Steering Committee Meeting, the Deputy Governor for Economic Policy at the Central Bank of Liberia, Dr. Musa Dukuly, encouraged members to remain fully engaged in deliberations to resolve outstanding issues and advance the conference planning process with clear and actionable outcomes.
Dr. Dukuly emphasized that Liberia’s fisheries sector holds substantial potential for employment creation, food security enhancement, and broad-based economic growth. He noted that the upcoming conference represents a strategic platform for mobilizing investment and showcasing viable opportunities within the sector to both domestic and international investors.
The 2026 Kpongama National Fisheries Investment Conference is expected to bring together policymakers, development partners, financial institutions, private investors, and sector stakeholders to chart a sustainable and investment-driven future for Liberia’s fisheries industry.
The 2026 Kpongama National Fisheries Investment Conference is expected to convene policymakers, development partners, financial institutions, private investors, and sector stakeholders to shape a sustainable, inclusive, and investment-driven future for Liberia’s fisheries industry.
Meanwhile, the 6th Steering Committee Meeting—hosted at the Central Bank of Liberia—brought together representatives from the Ministries of National Defense, Information, Finance and Development Planning, Justice, and Foreign Affairs, as well as the National Port Authority, the Ministry of State, the Liberia Immigration Service, and other key institutions, said a NaFAA press release signed by its Director for Communications and Media Services.