Unlocking Blue Horizons: Investing in Liberia’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Future
The National Fisheries Investment Conference (NFIC) is Liberia’s premier platform for mobilizing investment, strengthening partnerships, and shaping the future of the country’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. Organized by the National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) and supported by the World Bank–funded Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP), the conference brings together national leaders, investors, development partners, technical experts, and coastal communities to advance Liberia’s blue-economy vision.
NFIC 2026 will be held from 30–31 March 2026 in Monrovia, with more than 250 participants expected. The event features high-level policy dialogues, technical sessions, and a dedicated Blue Investment Marketplace for showcasing innovative solutions across the fisheries value chain.
Why the Conference Matters
Liberia’s fisheries sector is central to national food security, livelihoods, and coastal resilience. More than 33,000 artisanal fishers, processors, and traders contribute to supplying roughly 18,000 tons of fish annually, even though the country remains a net importer due to infrastructure gaps, post-harvest losses, and IUU fishing challenges.