Concerns Over Concession Agreements in Liberia

Concerns Over Concession Agreements in Liberia

Liberia faces scrutiny over concession agreements, raising questions about rule of law commitment. Stakeholders urge respect for contracts to uphold national credibility.

RESPECTING CONCESSIONS: A TEST OF LIBERIA’S COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW

By Staff Writer Liberia’s investment climate and legal credibility are once again under scrutiny, as unfolding developments around major concession agreements raise fundamental questions about the country’s commitment to the rule of law. When the presidential bid was launched years ago, it emphasized a widely embraced commitment to upholding the rule of law—an expectation that remains strong among many at home and abroad. It was on this basis, p…