LSEZA Pushes Quality Standards to Boost Liberian Products

The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) has stressed the importance of quality standards in strengthening local industries and improving the competitiveness of Liberian products in regional and international markets.

The Authority's Director for Administration, Madam Hattie Wureh Hunder, made the statement Thursday while representing Executive Chairman Prince A. Wreh at activities marking World Quality Day 2026 at the Liberia Chamber of Commerce in Monrovia.

Held under the theme, “Quality: Powering Performance,” the event brought together the Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA), government institutions, private sector representatives, and development partners to discuss quality-related challenges facing Liberian businesses.

Discussions focused on challenges confronting small and medium-sized enterprises, the need for stronger government and private sector collaboration, and preparations for the 2027 National Quality Award.

Delivering remarks on behalf of the LSEZA Executive Chairman, Madam Hunder said meeting international quality standards is essential to improving the marketability of locally produced goods and expanding their access to regional and global markets.

She emphasized that increased production alone would not guarantee market access without adequate quality assurance and compliance with established standards.

“Production creates supply, but quality creates market access,” Madam Hunder stated.

She further highlighted the role of Special Economic Zones in supporting quality-driven industrial development, pointing specifically to the Buchanan Special Agro-Processing Zone as an opportunity to expand local production, processing, and value addition.

The zone is expected to provide opportunities for strengthening agro-industrial activities and improving the value of locally produced goods.

LSEZA says it will continue working with relevant government institutions and private sector partners to promote quality standards, attract investment, and strengthen the competitiveness of Liberian products in international markets.