Monrovia-Liberia has increased its outreach for increased private-sector investment in telecommunications and digital infrastructure as the government moves to strengthen the country’s digital economy and attract international capital.
Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Sekou M. Kromah made the call during a high-level Liberia Investment Dialogue held in New York on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.
The investment dialogue brought together senior government officials, international investors, financial institutions, technology companies, development partners and private-sector representatives to explore investment opportunities across several sectors of the Liberian economy.
The meeting was organized as an investment-focused engagement aimed at moving discussions beyond presentations toward partnerships, projects, job creation and measurable economic results. Other sectors highlighted included mining, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, finance and digital development.
Presenting Liberia’s telecommunications and digital infrastructure opportunities, Minister Kromah identified the development of a National Data Center as one of the country’s major digital infrastructure priorities.
He said Liberia’s growing use of digital and automated systems across government and other sectors is generating increasing volumes of national data, while much of that data is currently stored outside the country.
According to Kromah, the development of a national data center would give Liberia greater control over its data and strengthen the country’s capacity for secure data storage, cybersecurity and digital government services.
He also presented the proposed facility as infrastructure that could serve both government and private-sector users and support the expansion of Liberia’s digital economy.
The government has previously advanced plans for a broader Liberia National Digital Infrastructure Project, which includes a proposed national data center, sovereign cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity capabilities and other digital systems through a proposed public-private partnership.
Kromah used the New York dialogue to invite investors and technology companies to explore partnerships with Liberia for the development of the National Data Center.
He said technical and feasibility assessments would be important in determining the appropriate approach and location for the facility.
The presentation also generated interest from participants, with an investor indicating an interest in continuing discussions through New Africa Capital regarding the proposed data center.
The development provides an opportunity for the government to move the proposal from an investment concept toward further technical discussions, due diligence and possible financing arrangements.
Another major priority presented by Minister Kromah was the development of a second submarine fiber-optic cable.
He said Liberia needs an additional international connectivity route to strengthen the resilience of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and meet growing demand for broadband and digital services.
The proposed second cable would complement existing connectivity infrastructure and, alongside a national data center, support Liberia’s efforts to improve digital connectivity, data security and reliability.
The two projects were therefore presented as important components of Liberia’s broader digital infrastructure investment agenda.
Minister Kromah emphasized that telecommunications and information and communications technology are not limited to communication services but are increasingly connected to almost every area of national development.
Reliable digital infrastructure is important to sectors including agriculture, mining, financial services, education, healthcare, commerce, government services and national security.
He therefore argued that investment in telecommunications should be viewed as investment in Liberia’s wider economic development.
The telecommunications presentation complemented other investment discussions during the New York dialogue, where government officials highlighted opportunities in energy, mining, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, capital markets and climate finance.
During the discussion, investors raised questions about the practical requirements for developing digital infrastructure, particularly the availability of reliable electricity.
One investor questioned how Liberia intends to balance limited energy resources among competing priorities such as mining, electrification and data center development.
The discussion highlighted the connection between telecommunications and the energy sector, particularly because large-scale data centers require stable and reliable electricity to operate.
It also underscored the need for coordination among government institutions responsible for telecommunications, energy, finance and national development planning.
Minister Kromah also highlighted Liberia’s legal and policy framework for digital development, including the Cybersecurity Act and Data Protection Act.
He referenced the government’s e-government and data governance initiatives, as well as efforts to strengthen cybersecurity and responsible management of digital information.
The minister’s presentation therefore placed digital infrastructure within a broader framework that includes physical connectivity, data protection, cybersecurity, regulation and digital government.
The New York investment engagement comes as the Liberian government seeks to attract private capital for projects that can support economic growth and job creation.
The broader investment dialogue focused on converting Liberia’s investment opportunities into concrete projects and partnerships rather than limiting discussions to general expressions of interest.
For the telecommunications sector, the National Data Center and second submarine cable emerged as two key areas where additional private-sector participation could support Liberia’s digital transformation.
The government is expected to continue discussions with potential investors, technology companies and development partners as it explores financing and implementation options for the proposed infrastructure.
For Minister Kromah, the investment message is centered on the need for Liberia to build stronger digital infrastructure capable of supporting both government operations and private-sector growth.
As Liberia continues its efforts to attract international investment, the government is positioning telecommunications and digital infrastructure as strategic components of the country’s broader development agenda.
The proposed National Data Center, second submarine cable and other digital infrastructure projects could provide opportunities for investors while supporting Liberia’s efforts to build a more connected, secure and digitally enabled economy.
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