Overview of the Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ)
Overview of the Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ)
Overview of the Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ)
A rendering of the Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone
A rendering of the Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone
The Liberia Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Project aims to propel Liberia’s agricultural sector toward industrialization, job creation, and sustainable economic growth. Based in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, the project is aligned with the Government of Liberia’s development goals and backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The SAPZ will foster private sector investment in agro-industrial activities, enhancing value chains in key agricultural commodities and offering a pathway to rural development and poverty reduction. Vision & Missio
The Liberia Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Project aims to propel Liberia’s agricultural sector toward industrialization, job creation, and sustainable economic growth. Based in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, the project is aligned with the Government of Liberia’s development goals and backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The SAPZ will foster private sector investment in agro-industrial activities, enhancing value chains in key agricultural commodities and offering a pathway to rural development and poverty reduction. Vision & Missio
Vision & Mission
Vision & Mission
The SAPZ project embodies the vision of transforming Liberia’s agriculture sector from subsistence farming to a modern, competitive industry. By creating a conducive environment for private sector investment, it seeks to link farmers with processing facilities, reduce post-harvest losses, and move agricultural products up the value chain.
The SAPZ project embodies the vision of transforming Liberia’s agriculture sector from subsistence farming to a modern, competitive industry. By creating a conducive environment for private sector investment, it seeks to link farmers with processing facilities, reduce post-harvest losses, and move agricultural products up the value chain.
Agricultural Transformation Centers (ATCs) will be located in Cape Mount, Bong and Nimba Counties
Agricultural Transformation Centers (ATCs) will be located in Cape Mount, Bong and Nimba Counties
Agricultural Transformation Centers (ATCs) will be located in Cape Mount, Bong and Nimba Counties
The mission of the SAPZ is to provide the infrastructure, training, and market access necessary for rural farmers and agribusinesses to thrive. The project aims to achieve its goals through the construction of Agricultural Transformation Centers (ATCs) and Aggregation Centers (ACs), enabling efficient collection, processing, and distribution of agricultural products. This will not only boost production but also help Liberia become more self-reliant in food security, improve the livelihoods of farmers, and enhance export opportunities. Expected Economic Impact
The mission of the SAPZ is to provide the infrastructure, training, and market access necessary for rural farmers and agribusinesses to thrive. The project aims to achieve its goals through the construction of Agricultural Transformation Centers (ATCs) and Aggregation Centers (ACs), enabling efficient collection, processing, and distribution of agricultural products. This will not only boost production but also help Liberia become more self-reliant in food security, improve the livelihoods of farmers, and enhance export opportunities. Expected Economic Impact
The mission of the SAPZ is to provide the infrastructure, training, and market access necessary for rural farmers and agribusinesses to thrive. The project aims to achieve its goals through the construction of Agricultural Transformation Centers (ATCs) and Aggregation Centers (ACs), enabling efficient collection, processing, and distribution of agricultural products. This will not only boost production but also help Liberia become more self-reliant in food security, improve the livelihoods of farmers, and enhance export opportunities. Expected Economic Impact
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The SAPZ is designed to process Liberian agricultural produce into finished goods.
The SAPZ is designed to process Liberian agricultural produce into finished goods.
The SAPZ project is poised to have a significant impact on Liberia’s economy, particularly in terms of job creation and poverty reduction. Agriculture is the backbone of Liberia’s economy, employing over 60% of the population and contributing about 36% to the country’s GDP. However, much of the sector is underdeveloped, with limited value addition and infrastructure challenges. The SAPZ aims to address these gaps by creating a centralized hub for agro-processing, where raw materials can be transformed into finished products for both local and international markets.
The SAPZ project is poised to have a significant impact on Liberia’s economy, particularly in terms of job creation and poverty reduction. Agriculture is the backbone of Liberia’s economy, employing over 60% of the population and contributing about 36% to the country’s GDP. However, much of the sector is underdeveloped, with limited value addition and infrastructure challenges. The SAPZ aims to address these gaps by creating a centralized hub for agro-processing, where raw materials can be transformed into finished products for both local and international markets.
Job Creation and Skills Development
Job Creation and Skills Development
At full implementation, the SAPZ project is expected to create approximately 156,000 new jobs across the Agri hub and surrounding farm communities. Half of these jobs will be targeted toward women and youth, providing much-needed employment opportunities in rural areas. In addition to job creation, the project will focus on skills development by training 4,000 youth and women in agro-industrial and entrepreneurial skills. This will empower individuals to participate meaningfully in the value chains of key commodities like cassava, rice, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, and rubber.
At full implementation, the SAPZ project is expected to create approximately 156,000 new jobs across the Agri hub and surrounding farm communities. Half of these jobs will be targeted toward women and youth, providing much-needed employment opportunities in rural areas. In addition to job creation, the project will focus on skills development by training 4,000 youth and women in agro-industrial and entrepreneurial skills. This will empower individuals to participate meaningfully in the value chains of key commodities like cassava, rice, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, and rubber.
Economic Diversification
Economic Diversification
The SAPZ initiative aligns with Liberia’s broader economic goals. By focusing on agricultural transformation, the project supports the diversification of Liberia’s economy, reducing reliance on the export of raw materials like iron ore and rubber. With improved infrastructure and value chain development, SAPZ will help Liberia move away from its dependence on primary commodities and toward a more diversified economy, driven by agro-industrial exports.
The SAPZ initiative aligns with Liberia’s broader economic goals. By focusing on agricultural transformation, the project supports the diversification of Liberia’s economy, reducing reliance on the export of raw materials like iron ore and rubber. With improved infrastructure and value chain development, SAPZ will help Liberia move away from its dependence on primary commodities and toward a more diversified economy, driven by agro-industrial exports.
Empowering Local Communities
Empowering Local Communities
Key Targets:
A key focus of the SAPZ project is community engagement and empowerment. Approximately 130,000 farming households will directly benefit from improved access to markets, increased productivity, and more predictable incomes. By providing the infrastructure needed to link smallholder farmers with larger markets, SAPZ will help reduce post-harvest losses, ensure better prices for crops, and ultimately raise living standards in rural areas. Liberia’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone represents a critical step in the country’s journey toward economic transformation. By leveraging agricultural resources, creating jobs, and attracting private sector investments, the SAPZ project will play a pivotal role in reducing poverty, empowering communities, and building a more resilient, inclusive economy.
Key Targets:
A key focus of the SAPZ project is community engagement and empowerment. Approximately 130,000 farming households will directly benefit from improved access to markets, increased productivity, and more predictable incomes. By providing the infrastructure needed to link smallholder farmers with larger markets, SAPZ will help reduce post-harvest losses, ensure better prices for crops, and ultimately raise living standards in rural areas. Liberia’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone represents a critical step in the country’s journey toward economic transformation. By leveraging agricultural resources, creating jobs, and attracting private sector investments, the SAPZ project will play a pivotal role in reducing poverty, empowering communities, and building a more resilient, inclusive economy.
Impact and Community Engagments
Impact and Community Engagments
Impact and Community Engagments
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