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Consulting Services to Develop the Liberia National Industrial Policy (LNIP) 2026-2036 — Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT)

Titre original : Consulting Services to Develop the Liberia National Industrial Policy (LNIP) 2026-2036.

Deadline

July 3, 2026

Closed
Published on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on June 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM

Key information

Type
Conseil & Études
Deadline
July 3, 2026 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value
Not disclosed
Language of Notice
English

Description

REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI

Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P)

Insurance Bjilding, 5th Street -Sinkor, Opposite Conex Gas Station

Monrovia, Liberia

P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia

Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)

Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P)

Project ID: P171997

Credit Number 7037-LR

Grant Number D9690-LR June 18, 2026

Description of Assignment and Reference NumberProcurement Method
Assignment DurationConsulting Services to Develop the Liberia National Industrial Policy (LNIP) 2026-2036. (LR-MOCI-549141-CS-CQS)
Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS)Seven (7) MonthsThe Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is seeking to develop a comprehensive Industrial Policy to guide sustainable industrial development, promote value addition, enhance competitiveness, and foster inclusive economic growth. The 10 years (2026-2036) policy will serve as a framework for investment, innovation, and employment creation, aligned with national development priorities and global best practices. This initiative is timely as the nation seeks to build upon the foundations laid by the previous National Industrial Policy (2014-2019), which was primarily focused on promoting inclusive and sustainable growth through enhanced industrialized competitiveness.The previous policy period underscored significant strides towards integrating Liberian industries into regional and global economies, emphasizing the need for a renewed framework that can adapt to the evolving economic landscape. Lessons learned from the earlier policy framework highlight both achievements and areas requiring more focused interventions, particularly in enhancing industrial infrastructure and regulatory environments to foster a more competitive economy.The firm will be hired to develop a robust industrial Policy for the Government, reflecting current industrial realities based on international best practices with the following objectives:• Review the current state of industry, including manufacturing, agro-processing, extractives, tourism, and services.• Identify key challenges, opportunities, and comparative advantages.• Recommend policy measures to stimulate industrial growth, diversification, and competitiveness.• Develop a 10-year strategic Industrial Policy document with actionable strategies, implementation framework, and monitoring mechanisms that aligns with the Liberia’s national development agenda – Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) and the framework for inclusive industrialization for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) – UNIDO General Conference Resolution GC .20/Res.3.• Establish a monitoring and evaluation (M & E) framework to track policy implementation.• Build capacity of government staff to implement, monitor, and evaluate the policy.Key Objectives of the AssignmentThe firm will be hired to develop a robust industrial Policy for the Government, reflecting current industrial realities based on international best practices with the following objectives:• Review the current state of industry, including manufacturing, agro-processing, extractives, tourism, and services.• Identify key challenges, opportunities, and comparative advantages.• Recommend policy measures to stimulate industrial growth, diversification, and competitiveness.• Develop a 10-year strategic Industrial Policy document with actionable strategies, implementation framework, and monitoring mechanisms that aligns with the Liberia’s national development agenda – Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) and the framework for inclusive industrialization for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) – UNIDO General Conference Resolution GC .20/Res.3.• Establish a monitoring and evaluation (M & E) framework to track policy implementation.• Build capacity of government staff to implement, monitor, and evaluate the policy.Scope of the AssignmentThe firm will undertake the following tasks:1. Comprehensive Review and Analysis:• Review of previous industrial and other related policies: The firm will undertake a detailed review of Liberia’s previous National Industrial Policy (2014-2019) to identify what worked well and where improvements are necessary. This includes analyzing the policy’s effectiveness in enhancing industrial competitiveness and its impact on sustainable economic growth. Conduct diagnostic studies of the current industrial landscape (data collection, stakeholder consultations, benchmarking against regional and international best practices).• Examination of Development Plans: Analysis of past and current development plans related to economic and Industrial development to ensure continuity and alignment with broader national development goals.• Current Trade Environment Assessment: Assess the existing industries and commercial environment to identify current challenges and opportunities, including the identification of priority sectors and value chains for industrial development. This will involve an evaluation of industrial infrastructure, legal frameworks, and the operational efficiency of industrial-related institutions.• Integrate/mainstream environmental and social considerations: The policy should include environmental and social proposals for sustainable industrial operations. The consultant is expected to review existing national industrial, environmental, labor, and social protection laws, including Liberia’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), Gender Policy, and other relevant national environmental and social documents and commitments, as well as regional development plans, for coherence, gaps, and enforcement challenges. Benchmark competing countries’ green industrial policies, and where data is available, map the current industrial landscape and identify the anticipated general environmental and social baseline per sector (e.g., use of critical raw materials, grievances, resettlement, etc). Identify green and social market opportunities and propose priority industrial value chains for focused LNIP support, with explicit sustainable environmental and social targets and benefits for each.• Identification of the Right Infrastructure: Identify the right infrastructure such as transportation, energy, and digital networks and institutional capacities critical for supporting industrial growth and attracting investment and propose a strategy to deliver this. Map existing government interventions and assess their effectiveness.2. Market Failure Analysis, Policy Recommendations and Safeguards and Governance• Clearly identify and document market failures (e.g., information asymmetries, coordination failures, externalities, public goods gaps, monopolistic practices).• For each proposed intervention, explicitly state the market failure it seeks to address.• Provide evidence and justification for government involvement.Policy Recommendations• Propose targeted interventions that:• Correct identified market failures.• Encourage private sector investment and innovation.• Promote fair competition and prevent monopolistic or rent-seeking behavior.• Safeguard against unintended market distortions (e.g., crowding out, dependency, misallocation of resources).• Ensure recommendations are time-bound, costed, and include measurable indicators.Safeguards and Governance• Recommend institutional arrangements for policy implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.• Propose safeguards to ensure transparency, accountability, and competitive neutrality.• Suggest mechanisms for stakeholder engagement (industry associations, SMEs, civil society, academia)3. Stakeholder Engagement and Needs Assessment:• Sectoral Consultations: Engage with stakeholders from various sectors, including agriculture, development finance and planning, telecommunication, financial institutions, women and youth engaged in industries, marketing associations, manufacturing, digital commerce, and services to gather insights on sector-specific needs and challenges.• Public and Private Partnerships: Engage and facilitate discussions with public agencies and private sector representatives to foster partnerships that will be crucial for the successful implementation of the Policy with a clear communication strategy.• Workshops and Feedback Sessions: Organize workshops to present findings and draft strategies, collecting feedback to refine the policy approach continuously.4. Policy Development and Strategic Framework:• Drafting the National Industrial Policy: Based on comprehensive review and stakeholder consultations, draft a detailed national industrial policy that outlines strategic goals, policy measures, and implementation strategies that align with the ARREST agenda and international trade obligations. Propose institutional and governance arrangements for policy implementation; and develop financing, investment, and innovation strategies.• Integration with Regional and Global Agreements: Ensure the industrial policy aligns with regional commitments (ECOWAS’ common policy and AIDA, MRU,) and global frameworks (WTO, UNIDO and the SDGs), facilitating Liberia’s integration into the global economy. It must align with global industrial trends and suitable technological advancements.• Special Economic Zones Development: Propose frameworks for the development of industrial parks and special economic zones that will act as catalysts for economic growth by attracting investment and boosting export-oriented industries.5. Implementation Planning and Support Frameworks:• Action Plan Development: Develop a clear and actionable implementation plan that outlines the roles, timelines, and resources required to effectively execute the industrial policy.• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework: Design an M&E framework that will allow for

Tender Timeline

  1. Publication

    June 18, 2026

  2. Bid Submission Deadline

    July 3, 2026

  3. Evaluation & Award

    Pending

  4. Contract Signature

    Pending

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