West Africa: Liberia’s Wealth Is Real–but Only If We Govern With Patriotism and Competence

Liberia is often painted in the most radiant of colors: a land blessed with gold, rubber, timber, iron ore, and perhaps offshore oil. It’s easy to let that aura of abundance lull us into thinking fortune will simply descend from the heavens or arrive via foreign financiers knocking at our doors. But abundance, by itself, does not forge a prosperous tomorrow. What converts natural wealth into durable well-being is disciplined administration, an unwavering commitment to patriotism, and choices that…