In a strategic demonstration of support for the Government of Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), Zoom Network—widely recognized as one of Liberia’s fastest-expanding international firms—has announced significant investment commitments across several high-impact sectors.
The company’s initiatives are positioned to reinforce national development efforts spanning 2025 to 2029.
The ARREST Agenda outlines six core priority areas: Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism. However, Zoom Network’s investment strategy adopts a broader approach, incorporating electricity, real estate, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and technology innovation. These initiatives are expected to touch all 15 counties and aim to deliver both economic returns and measurable development outcomes.
Strategic Vision and Sectoral Alignment
Speaking on the company’s strategic outlook, Mr. Ibrahim Traore, Chief Executive Officer of Zoom Network, emphasized a multidimensional approach to development:
“To drive innovation and sustainable development in Liberia, we’re not just investing—we’re co-creating ecosystems, transferring knowledge, and building the foundations for transformative change.”
Traore added that Zoom Network’s goal is not limited to capital injection but includes capacity building, skills transfer, and scalable digital solutions tailored to Liberia’s context. The firm is also focused on pre-financing critical infrastructure and social service projects, supporting the government in accelerating delivery on key ARREST benchmarks.
Global Partnerships and Cross-Border Capital Mobilization
Central to Zoom Network’s strategy is the development of public-private investment platforms in collaboration with the Government of Liberia. These platforms are designed to de-risk investment entry points and attract foreign capital into priority sectors.
A notable strategic partner is Mr. Juan Nve Nguema Mbengono, Chief Executive Officer of I&S HNOS SL, Inc.—a diversified enterprise involved in the international trade of rice, oil, and wine, and actively investing in emerging technologies.
Mr. Mbengono, a prominent entrepreneur from Equatorial Guinea and member of its First Family, brings regional influence and access to pan-African networks, which may enhance the scalability and reach of selected ventures.
Innovation, Agriculture, and Digital Transformation
Zoom Network’s sectoral blueprint includes the introduction of climate-resilient agricultural practices, value chain modernization, and precision farming techniques—aimed at improving food security and stimulating rural economies.
In parallel, the firm plans to implement custom software solutions and digital platforms to support local industries and public service delivery.
These interventions are designed to promote economic inclusion, facilitate local entrepreneurship, and decentralize opportunities to marginalized regions, Traore noted.
While the scale and ambition of the initiative are noteworthy, development analysts stress the importance of transparent governance structures, strong institutional coordination, and robust monitoring mechanisms.
Successful integration of Zoom Network’s initiatives into the broader ARREST Agenda will require close alignment with Liberia’s Public Financial Management Act, procurement laws, and decentralization frameworks.
Moreover, the company’s ability to transition from project announcement to execution will depend on regulatory clarity, political stability, and public-sector capacity—factors that historically have hindered effective public-private cooperation in Liberia.
If implemented effectively, Zoom Network’s multi-sector investments could serve as a catalytic model for private-sector engagement in fragile or underdeveloped markets.
By aligning its interventions with national priorities and leveraging global networks, the company’s involvement could mark a turning point in the operationalization of the ARREST Agenda—enhancing Liberia’s trajectory toward inclusive, innovation-led growth.
