Peace & Stability in Liberia
Peace & Stability in Liberia
Liberia as a nation experienced one of its hardest struggles during the 14 year civil war (1989-2003) she experienced, but has since been a peaceful nation with 2024 marking 21 years of peace and stability. Since the Comprehensive peace agreement was brokered by ECOWAS in 2003 and the disarmament of over 100,000 combatants, Liberia as a country has experienced peace and democracy through the transitioning of several governments and heads of state.
Liberia as a nation experienced one of its hardest struggles during the 14 year civil war (1989-2003) she experienced, but has since been a peaceful nation with 2024 marking 21 years of peace and stability. Since the Comprehensive peace agreement was brokered by ECOWAS in 2003 and the disarmament of over 100,000 combatants, Liberia as a country has experienced peace and democracy through the transitioning of several governments and heads of state.
Democratic Elections and Peaceful Political Transitions
Democratic Elections and Peaceful Political Transitions
Free and fair elections were conducted in 2005 with H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf emerging as the winner thus becoming the first female president of Liberia and Africa at large. She served for two terms (12 years) and successfully turned over power in the elections of 2018-the first peaceful transfer of power in 70 years, where H.E Dr. George Manneh Weah became president. President Weah served out his 6 year tenure and during the elections of 2023 lost to current president H.E. Joseph Nyumah Boakai and conceded victory.
Free and fair elections were conducted in 2005 with H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf emerging as the winner thus becoming the first female president of Liberia and Africa at large. She served for two terms (12 years) and successfully turned over power in the elections of 2018-the first peaceful transfer of power in 70 years, where H.E Dr. George Manneh Weah became president. President Weah served out his 6 year tenure and during the elections of 2023 lost to current president H.E. Joseph Nyumah Boakai and conceded victory.
President Boakai is currently serving out his tenure. With three successful turn overs in the absence of any international organization or outside influence, it’s safe to say that the people of Liberia are resolute about maintaining the peace and stability we now experience. In the post-conflict period, Liberia has never reverted into largescale conflict again, which by many accounts is a testament that we are determined to maintain the peace.
President Boakai is currently serving out his tenure. With three successful turn overs in the absence of any international organization or outside influence, it’s safe to say that the people of Liberia are resolute about maintaining the peace and stability we now experience. In the post-conflict period, Liberia has never reverted into largescale conflict again, which by many accounts is a testament that we are determined to maintain the peace.
Peaceful Investment Climate
Peaceful Investment Climate
An Investor coming to Liberia can be assured that they are coming into a peaceful investment climate and their investment is secured. Since 2003 there have been several companies that have come to Liberia and successfully conduct business here without any fear of conflict or unrest. Liberia offers opportunities for investment, especially in natural resources such as mining, agriculture, fishing, and forestry, but also in more specialized sectors such as energy, telecommunications, tourism, and financial services.
An Investor coming to Liberia can be assured that they are coming into a peaceful investment climate and their investment is secured. Since 2003 there have been several companies that have come to Liberia and successfully conduct business here without any fear of conflict or unrest. Liberia offers opportunities for investment, especially in natural resources such as mining, agriculture, fishing, and forestry, but also in more specialized sectors such as energy, telecommunications, tourism, and financial services.
The likes of Ecobank, Golden Veroleum, Western Cluster, Lonestar Cell MTN, FOUTA corporation & Cavalla Rubber Corporation just to name a few are all thriving businesses in the post war Liberian business climate.
The likes of Ecobank, Golden Veroleum, Western Cluster, Lonestar Cell MTN, FOUTA corporation & Cavalla Rubber Corporation just to name a few are all thriving businesses in the post war Liberian business climate.
With the Private sector being the second largest employer in Liberia and providing over 60% of the available employment opportunities in the country, it's safe to say that Liberia is a prime destination for investment. Liberians as a people are also peace loving and welcoming, which speaks to the living conditions and the overall atmosphere of our country.
With the Private sector being the second largest employer in Liberia and providing over 60% of the available employment opportunities in the country, it's safe to say that Liberia is a prime destination for investment. Liberians as a people are also peace loving and welcoming, which speaks to the living conditions and the overall atmosphere of our country.
Global Peace Index
Global Peace Index
Liberia had the second largest overall improvement in peace of any country on the 2018 Global Peace Index. The country rose 27 places in the rankings after a score change of -0.129 and held the 63rd ranking.
Liberia had the second largest overall improvement in peace of any country on the 2018 Global Peace Index. The country rose 27 places in the rankings after a score change of -0.129 and held the 63rd ranking.
The bulk of this improvement occurred on the safety and security militarization domains, while the ongoing conflict domain had a slight deterioration. A fall in the likelihood of violent demonstrations was the primary driver of improved peacefulness in Liberia.
The bulk of this improvement occurred on the safety and security militarization domains, while the ongoing conflict domain had a slight deterioration. A fall in the likelihood of violent demonstrations was the primary driver of improved peacefulness in Liberia.
Liberia also had an improvement on the political terror scale indicator, moving from a score of 3 to 2. This movement suggests that the previous extensive level of political imprisonment and violence is now much less common. According to the 2023 Global peace index, Liberia holds the 10th place in sub–Saharan Africa with an overall score of 1.946, and holds the 72nd place globally.
Liberia also had an improvement on the political terror scale indicator, moving from a score of 3 to 2. This movement suggests that the previous extensive level of political imprisonment and violence is now much less common. According to the 2023 Global peace index, Liberia holds the 10th place in sub–Saharan Africa with an overall score of 1.946, and holds the 72nd place globally.
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