President Weah Pushes for Foreign-Direct Investment at 2nd Annual Liberia Investment and Business Forum President Weah Pushes for Foreign-Direct Investment at 2nd Annual Liberia Investment and Business Forum Share MONROVIA – President George says if the Liberian economy is to be revived, the role of Foreign Direct Investment cannot be overemphasized. He said, Liberia will require considerable Foreign Direct Investment to fulfill its development goals, as articulated in the country’s national development plan, known as the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development. President Weah made the statement during the second annual Liberia Business and Investment Forum which was held virtually last week.