By Chuckey Radamel Thomas
MONROVIA, Liberia – Women entrepreneurs operating in Liberia’s coastal communities are set to benefit from a new government-backed funding initiative aimed at expanding women-owned businesses and strengthening the country’s fisheries industry.
The Fisheries Women Grant Program will provide financial assistance ranging from US$5,000 to US$20,000 to eligible women-led enterprises across Liberia’s nine coastal counties.
Beyond financial support, the initiative will offer participants mentorship and business development assistance to help improve their operations and competitiveness. Beneficiaries will be selected through a competitive business pitch process.
The programme places particular emphasis on enterprises that transform fisheries resources into marketable products through activities such as fish processing, preservation, packaging and marketing.
It is also intended to increase women’s involvement in the fisheries value chain, generate employment and stimulate economic activities within coastal communities.
Through the initiative, the government seeks to advance women’s economic independence while encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation and private-sector investment in the fisheries industry.
The programme is expected to contribute to Liberia’s broader Blue Economy ambitions by creating greater opportunities for women to participate in and benefit from the country’s marine and fisheries resources.
