Monrovia, November: The Director for Administration at the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), Madam Hattie Wureh Hunder, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to promoting quality-driven industrialization and strengthening the competitiveness of Liberian products at programs marking World Quality Day 2026.
The event, held at the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, brought together the Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA), government institutions, private sector representatives, and development partners under the theme “Quality: Powering Performance.”
Discussions focused on quality challenges facing Liberian SMEs, strengthening government- private sector collaboration, and preparations for the 2027 National Quality Award.
A keynote address also highlighted the role of quality in advancing trade, safety, and national competitiveness.
Delivering remarks on behalf of LSEZA’s Executive Chairman, Hon. Prince A. Wreh, and Madam Hunder emphasized that meeting international quality standards is critical to improving the competitiveness of Liberian products and expanding access to regional and global markets.
She noted that “Production creates supply, but quality creates market access,” stressing that increased production must be matched by quality assurance, value addition, and compliance with international standards.
Madam Hunder further reaffirmed LSEZA’s commitment to supporting quality-driven industrial development through Special Economic Zones, particularly the Buchanan Special Agro- Processing Zone, which presents opportunities to strengthen local production, processing, and value addition.
LSEZA remains committed to working with relevant institutions and the private sector to advance quality standards attract investment, and position Liberian products for greater competitiveness in international markets.