Roberts International Airport Special Economic Zone - Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA)

Company Description

The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) is the Government of Liberia’s lead institution mandated to regulate, promote, and coordinate Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country. Established by an Act of Legislature, LSEZA serves as a catalyst for industrialization, trade expansion, and inclusive economic growth, positioning Liberia as a competitive investment destination in West Africa.

Countries of Operation

Liberia

Ownership of Company: Local Company (Government)

Number of years since incorporated: 0

Project Pitch

Monrovia Substation and Transmission Upgrade Program (MSTUP):

RIA SEZ Overview

Focus: Airport city with integrated residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and recreational amenities

Location: Adjacent Roberts International Airport, Margibi County, strategically positioned near regional air transport corridors

Purpose: Create a self-sustaining urban-industrial ecosystem that supports businesses, residents, and travelers

Project Features

• Residential Areas: Housing for employees and residents, complemented by hotels, serviced apartments, and hospitality facilities
• Commercial Areas: Retail centers, office spaces, restaurants, and entertainment venues
• Industrial and Logistics Plots: Air-linked manufacturing, aviation support services, and light industry
• Urban Amenities: Parks, recreational facilities, cultural spaces, and transport hubs
• Integrated Utilities: Smart infrastructure, renewable energy, water, and waste management systems
• Sustainability: Green urban planning, energy-efficient buildings, and climate-resilient design

Strategic Benefits:

• Connectivity: Direct access to regional airport and highways for residents and businesses
• Urban-Industrial Integration: Combines living, working, and leisure within one airport city ecosystem
• Investment Incentives: Tax concessions, streamlined regulatory services, and infrastructure-ready plots
• Vibrant Urban Life: Hotels, restaurants, commercial facilities, and recreational amenities attract both businesses and residents

Investment Opportunity:

• Equity participation in residential, commercial, hospitality, and industrial infrastructure
• Public-private partnerships for utilities, urban amenities, and smart-city infrastructure
• Anchor development for air-linked industries, aviation support, and tourism/hospitality services

Team

Not provided

Type of Project

Governmental/Institutional project

Stage

Concept stage

Annual Revenue (in EUR)

10.000.000 - 100.000.000 EUR

Number of employees

101-500

Total Project Cost (in EUR)

350,000,000 EUR

Financing needs (in EUR)

200,000,000 EUR

Type of financing needed

Equity; Grant

The Company is looking for:

Financing

Planned allocation of fundraising capital

Greenfield (new activity for the company); PPP (Public-Private Partnership)