Monrovia,Liberia - The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Honorable Boima S. Karama, has commended the World Bank for its continuous supports to Liberia’s recovery program including the healthcare sector.

Invitation for Application - Visiting Scholar and Doctoral Fellowship Scheme

Budget Framework Paper FY 2017/18

BO-Waterside, Grand Cape Mount County – Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Boima S. Kamara has officially launched the Second ECOWAS Sensitization and Awareness Campaign under the sponsorships of the ECOWAS Chairperson Coordinating Committee (ECCC) and the Technical Working Group (TWG).

Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia’s energy sector received major boost following the approval of US$ 42.48 million, constituting a combined loan and grant financing agreement intended to facilitate the smooth implementation of the Liberian Energy Efficiency Project (LEEAP).

Monrovia, Liberia – In an effort to revitalize the Liberia Macroeconomic Policy Analysis Center (LIMPAC) to support the conduct of empirical research across government, Finance Minister, Boima S. Kamara, on behalf of the government of Liberia has strengthened Liberia’s relationship with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) for technical and financial support.

Budget Call Circular-II FY2017/18

The Minister of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Boima S. Kamara, has announced the immediate termination of the contract of Siafa Chowo, head of the State Own Enterprise (SOE) Unit at the Ministry.

Public Financial Management Reforms Deputy Coordinator

Public Financial Management Reforms Coordinator

Public Financial Management Reforms Coordinator

Finance and Development Planning Minister, Honorable Boima Kamara has called on citizens of Foya District, Lofa County to participate fully in the African Peer Review Mechanism Report scheduled for June 2017. He told citizens of Foya it is important for them to have a say in the decision-making process.

SOEs Q1 Consolidated Financial Performance Report FY 2016/2017

FY2015-16 Annual Fiscal Outturn Report

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SOEs Annual Compliance Review:FY2015/2016

SOEs Financial Performance Report:Annual Report FY2015 -16

Public Financial Management Reform Quarterly Progress Report (July – December 2016)

Monrovia, Liberia - The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Honorable Boima S. Kamara, has reassured Liberians, especially the people of Bong and Lofa counties of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s commitment to improving the living conditions of all Liberians through the creation of the enabling environment for domestic and sub-regional trade and commerce to thrive given several ongoing road infrastructural projects.

Monrovia, Liberia: In furtherance of the implementation of the Gbarnga – Salayea Road Rehabilitation Project, the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) will tomorrow sign a Twenty million United States Dollars (US$ 20 Million) Financing Agreement for the upgrading of the first section of Lot One (1) of the Gbarnga – Mendikorma Road.

Monrovia, Liberia - Findings from an Internal investigation commissioned by Minister Boima S. Kamara few weeks ago, have indicted two contractors of the Ministry of Finance and Development  Planning for misapplication of funds intended to upgrade the Integrated Financial Management Systems (IFMIS) 

Ganta, Nimba County – Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Boima S. Kamara has officially launched the First ECOWAS Sensitization and Awareness Campaign under the auspices of the ECOWAS Chairperson Coordinating Committee (ECCC) and the Technical Working Group (TWG).

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Boima S. Kamara, has assured the 26th Summit of Heads of State and Governments participating in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APR Forum) that Liberia is on an irreversible path of readiness to be peer-reviewed by the end-June, 2017.

Lberia Customs Tariff  2017 (CET Migration Plan)

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Monrovia, Liberia – Thursday, January 26, 2017: At a head of a high-powered Liberian delegation, Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Boima S. Kamara left the country on Wednesday to attend the 26th APRM Summit Meetings in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

Tax Policy on the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET) Migration Plan

Fiscal Decentralization County Treasury Budget Performance or Financial Management Report

Cotonou, Benin – Liberia is to benefit from a total of $11 million (Eleven Million United States Dollars) amid government’s commitment aimed at giving boost to the education and health sector.

FY2016/2017 Quarter I Official Development Assistance Report December 11, 2016

Financial Management Officer, Margibi County

Public Debt Management Report Fourth Quarter Fy2015/2016

Buchanan, Grand Bassa - Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Boima Kamara has officially launched the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in the Provincial City of Buchanan, Grand Bassa and assured Liberians that the pending conduct of the country’s self-assessment study and review processes will be inclusive to reflect nationwide participation.

Fiscal Outturn Report for the Third Quarter FY 2015/2016 July 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016

Citizen's Guide FY2016 -17

The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Boima Kamara has reaffirmed government’s unwavering support to the African Peer Review Mechanism in Liberia. He said government will also continue to support the National Sensitization and Outreach Campaign of the APRM throughout the country.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Government of Liberia through its Inter-agency Trade Facilitation Committee has with immediate effect relaxed its new detailed custom clearing procedures at the Free Port of Monrovia for importers until after the Christmas season. 

Kakata City, Margibi County - Central Liberia was the scene of celebration by jubilant crowd as citizens and residents witness and participated in the APRM National Sensitization and Outreach Campaign Launch in that county.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning will hold a two-day validation conference on Liberia’s New Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Strategy and Action Plan. The two-day exercise takes place at the Cape Hotel located in Mamba Point. The conference starts Friday, December 16 and concludes Saturday, December 17.

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Budget Call Circular (BCC I): FY2017/18

FY 2015/2016 Annual Development Assistance Report

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has approved and signed into law the National Budget for the 2016/2017 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, in the amount of Six Hundred Million Two Hundred and Four Thousand and Seventy Six United States Dollars (US$600,204,076.00), the same being Fifty Seven Billion Three Hundred Nineteen Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Seven Liberian Dollars (L$57,319,450,867).

Public Investment Management Assessment - Technical Assistance Report

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FY 2015/2016 Quarter Three Development Assistance Report June 2016

Monrovia, Liberia - The Governments of Liberia and the Chinese EXIM Bank have signed a landmark loan agreement to refurbish the runway and the Terminal of the Robert International Airport (RIA) project in the amount of US $50 million dollars.

Authorities at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) have announced the sudden death of the Assistant Minister for Budget, Honourable Augustine Kaifa Blama.

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Monrovia, Liberia - A framework agreement between the Governments of Liberia and the People’s Republic of China for the provision of over US$50 million (350 Million Chinese Yuan) concessional loan for the upgrade and expansion project of the Roberts International Airport has been signed in Monrovia.

Public Debt Management Report Fourth Quarter FY2015/2016

Monrovia, Liberia - The Director General of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), His Excellency Dr. Sidi Ould Tah arrives in Liberia today for a three day official visit.

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Tender dossier Liberian National Authorizing Officer (NAO)

Nairobi, Kenya - Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister Boima S. Kamara is leading discussions on Liberia's Country Program for the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) at the 25th APRM Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has officially launched for the first time an Internal Business Process Policy Manual to improve customers service relations, increase productivity, save cost, and reduce processing time at the Ministry.

Monrovia, Liberia - The visiting World Bank Executive Director says as Liberia needs the World Bank to fast track actions towards its reconstruction and human capacity development drive, he will ensure a speedy action from the World Bank in implementing the required need of Liberia.

Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessment (PEFA) 2016 on Liberia’s Public Financial Management Systems

Monrovia, Liberia - The World Bank Group Executive Director for Liberia, Dr.Louis Rene Peter Larose, arrives in Liberia on Sunday, August 7, for a five-day official visit to review political and economic issues, development, infrastructure , post-conflict challenges, as well as World Bank Group support.

Invitation to Bid for Supply of Phone Cards

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Monrovia, Liberia - Authorities at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning want to inform all civil servants that due to a systemic error, withholding taxes were deducted on an annual basis instead of the usual monthly deductions, resulting in the reduction of an extra amount in every employee pay for the month of July 2016.

Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Boima S. Kamara, has underscored the importance of tracking and measuring performance in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a key to success.

Public Debt Management Report Third Quarter FY2015/2016

Monrovia, Liberia - Authorities at the Ministry of Finance & Development Planning (MFDP) wish to congratulate Mr. Samuel D. Tweah for his recent appointment by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to serve as a Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed over US$35 million loan agreement for the Mano River Union (MRU) Road and Trade Facilitation Program which represents the second phase of the Fish Town – Harper Road pavement project.

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Q3-FY2015 -16 Fiscal Outturn Report June 15, 2016

Fact Sheet or Short Citizen’s Guide to the Fy2016/17 Draft National Budget

Fact Sheet or Short Citizen’s Guide to the Fy2016/17 Draft National Budget

Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning has underscored the need to mobilize technical and financial resources to implement the Statement of Mutual Commitments (SMC) endorsed by the Government of Liberia (GoL) and the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) on May 2, 2016.

PFM Reform Quarterly Progress Report for the Period: January - March 2016

State Owned Enterprises Annex to FY2016/2017 National Budget

FY-2015-16 SOE Q2 Report Semi- Annual May 19,2016

Monrovia, Liberia - The Deputy Governor for Economic Policy designate, Dr. Mounir Siaplay, has confidently told lawmakers he is up to the task, as he seeks their approval in confirming his nomination for the post.

SOE Annual Report FY 2014-15 May18,2016

Monrovia, Liberia - Finance and Development Planning Minister, Boima S. Kamara wants a more practical approach in diversifying the Liberian economy which has experienced both internal and external shocks resulting from the Ebola impact and global meltdown.

Draft Budget Framework Paper FY 2016/17

Government of The Republic of Liberia - Draft National Budget FY 2016-17

Finance and Development Planning Minister Boima S. Kamara on Monday May 16, 2016 submitted Liberia’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year 2016/2017 to legislators for approval in consistent with law.

Government of Liberia - Fiscal Outturn Report for the Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2015/2016 October 1 – December 31, 2015

Government of Liberia - Fiscal Outturn Report for the Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2015/2016 October 1 – December 31, 2015

Annual Economic Review 2015

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Preliminary Findings of the Midterm Review of the Agenda for Transformation

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Liberia and Civil Society Organizations of Liberia

Remarks by Outgoing Finance and Development Planning Minister, Amara M. Konneh, at Honoring Program Organized by the Consortium of Muslim Youth Organizations

Remarks by Outgoing Finance and Development Planning Minister, Amara M. Konneh, at Investiture Ceremony Held in His Honor

Monrovia, Liberia - The Liberian Islamic community under the banner Consortium of Muslims Youth Organizations in collaboration with the National Imams Council of Liberia on Saturday, April 30, gathered in mass at the Monrovia City Hall honoured, offered series of prayers and bid farewell to former Finance and Development Minister Amara Mohammed Konneh.

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has told outgoing Finance and Development Planning Minister, Amara Konneh, that he demonstrated intelligence and the competence of a professional in the discharge of his many duties as an official of the Liberian Government. According to an Executive Mansion release, President Sirleaf made the statement on Thursday, April 28, 2016, when the Government of Liberia honored the outgoing Minister at a Special Investiture Ceremony held at the C. Cecil Dennis Auditorium, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia.

Economic Stewardship Report: 2012 - 2015

Public Expenditure Tracking Survey-Health and Education Sectors

Development Assistance Report - Second Quarter (FY 2015/2016)

Investing in Liberia - Financial Times Special Report on Liberia (April 2016)

Washington DC - The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Honorable Amara M. Konneh, at the head of a high-powered Liberian Government delegation, is in Washington DC, USA to attend the 2016 Spring Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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Administrative Regulation on Liberian ECOWAS Biometric Passport

MSME Project Grant Agreement

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Assistant Minister for Administration at the ministry of Finance and Development Planning has expressed the need for gender equality to be prioritized at the local and international institutions; adding this is the time to prioritize gender equality.

PFM Reform Quarterly Progress Report for the Period: July – December 2015

Cementing the Legacy - MFDP Presentation at Cabinet Retreat

The Government of Liberia (GoL) through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) Tuesday February 24, 2016 signed two financing agreements with the World Bank (WB), amounting to over US$13.25 million, aimed at supporting youth empowerment and solid waste management programs in the country.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Liberian Government has signed a landmark Loan Agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) for the immediate pavement of the Gbarnga-Salayea Road. 

Monrovia, Liberia - In an effort to reduce poverty in Liberia, the Government of Liberia (GoL) through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has signed a US$32 million distinct agreements with the World Bank (WB) to help support various sectors of the nation’s economic revitalization, mainly in areas of electricity and the depressed FY2015/2016 National Budget of the country.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Government of Liberia represented by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) have signed a US$59.1 million Pact - “Fixed Amount Reimbursement Agreement (FARA)” - with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Monrovia, Liberia- The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP)’s Aid Management and Coordination Unit, with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), today hosted a multi-stakeholders’ consultation intended to increase effectiveness in aid management nationwide.

Finance and Development Planning Minister, Amara Konneh says, investing in the agriculture sector of Liberia and mechanisms to enhance taxation as well as a proposed austerity measures are key interventions needed to restore the nation’s micro-economic stability.

The Government of Liberia (GoL) represented by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning in the presence of the Minister of Justice on Monday February 8, 2016, signed two separate financing agreements with the European Union (EU) for projects totaling almost US$64 million.

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has clarified reports linking the Ministry, its Minister and Deputies to act (s) of constitutional violation, disrespect to, and/or challenge the Senate of the 53rd National Legislature, regarding impending cuts in the FY15/16 National Budget due to risks associated with revenue collections.

The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has signed a €25,000,000 (twenty five million euros) financing agreement with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany intended to contribute to the West African Nation’s social and economic development.

Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Amara M. Konneh, is ushering in the New Year by thanking members of his team for their combined efforts, energy, resilience and commitment in tackling the challenges of 2015, while urging them to enter 2016 with a renewed sense of determination and leadership.

The head of the Liberian delegation at the Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21), Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh says Liberia wants a new legally binding agreement out of Paris that will be endorsed by all parties.

Paris, France - The Head of the Liberian Delegation at the ongoing UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh has highlighted Liberia’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change.

Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh says the completion and dedication of the 55-kilometer pave road linking Gbarma to Weasua by the Government of Liberia will enhance economic activities in Gbarpolu County.

The Citizen Guide to the Approved National Budget for FY2015/2016

Monrovia, Liberia - Vice President Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai has lauded Finance and Development Planning Minister, Amara M. Konneh for exemplifying a great leadership in spearheading activities at the Ministry.

The governments of Liberia and the United States of America have signed a landmark agreement through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to support key energy and road infrastructure projects in the amount of 257 million US dollars. Photo: Steve Ruark

Public Debt Management Report Fourth Quarter FY2014-15

Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Amara M. Konneh has challenged African Governments to explore alternative means of resource mobilization for enhanced economic growth in the wake of shrinking concessional financing from multilateral institutions

The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Amara M. Konneh, at the head of a high-powered Liberian Government delegation, is in Lima, Peru to attend the 2015 Annual Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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The Government of Liberia, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have signed a financing agreement of US$11.4.000 million and US$1 Million to support the Liberian Electoral Cycle in fulfillment

Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Honorable Amara M. Konneh has outlined accelerated progress made towards the country’s security sector in anticipation of taking over from the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)

The Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has approved the amount of $256.7 million as the final cost of U.S. Grant to Liberia under the Millennium Challenge Compact program. The grant was approved during the MCC Board’s annual meeting held on 17 September 2015 in Washington D.C. The meeting was chaired by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

Summary Budget Preparation Calendar-FY2016-17

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde says, one of the major interventions carryout by the Liberian government in response to economy recovery and becoming middle income state by year 2030, is the creation of the Liberia Revenue Authority.

On behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, Finance and Development Planning Minister, Amara Konneh has extoled the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde and her entourage for a prosperous two days visit to Liberia.

Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh says government remains focus on an aggressive implementation of its road agenda which seeks to connect major cities and capitals, while working to reconstruct dilapidated urban roads across Monrovia and the rural areas.

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Liberia from September 10-11, 2015, to engage with policymakers and other representatives of the Liberian society.

Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh is urging critics of the government to provide the various tangibles that they believed have cumulated into the basis for which they are saying that the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf led government has not achieved anything since its inception.

Finance and Development Planning Minister, Amara Konneh says, the Government of Liberia (GoL) is making all efforts to take full responsibility of national security in the wake of UNMIL drawdown.

Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara M. Konneh today hosted a delegation of Arab lenders at the inception of their appraisal mission to Liberia over the proposed financing of the Gbarnga-Mendikorma Highway Construction Project.

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has signed into law the National Budget in the amount of US$622,743,420 (six hundred twenty two million seven hundred forty three thousand four hundred and twenty United States Dollars) for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. 

Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh on behalf of the Liberian Government, today signed a grant agreement for twenty five million United States Dollars with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), for the construction of municipal water system in the cities of Robertsport, Voinjama and Sanniquellie.

The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning declares that resources have been secured through the Ebola Trust Fund to underwrite the cost of one-off payments to private school teachers.
According to a Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) release, all Private Schools are required to have accurate Personnel Payrolls Records for April 2014 and May 2014, and that of April 2015 and May 2015 at their institutions as auditors from the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), will visit schools premises anytime during the payment period.

Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Strategic Plan 2015 - 2018

Liberia is to shortly receive in access of 256 million United States dollars from the United States of America through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact program, after accomplishing the MCC Compact eligibility threshold following government’s performance on key governance indicators and the successful implementation of a compact threshold program in 2013

Deputy Minister for Budget and Development Planning at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Hon. Tanneh G. Brunson says the promotion of fiscal decentralization remains a major concern for the government.

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The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning with support from UNDP has launched a National Implementation Toolkit in Monrovia. The Quick guide Toolkit provides simple steps on the national implementation business processes for use by implementing partners involved in UNDP funded programmes and projects.

Following the submission of the national budget for fiscal year 2015/2016 to the Legislature by the Executive, the Ministry of Finance Development Planning (MFDP) has launched series of budget awareness activities to draw public knowledge of the process and promote public access to the fiscal documents.

Monrovia, Liberia - Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh maintains rebuilding the broken system in all sectors remains government major concern.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) today began the disbursement of five months’ salary arrears to Reclaiming Liberia beaches and water- ways project workers.  

Monrovia, Liberia - The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning on May 28, 2015 dedicated the newly re-constructed Building of Salvation Army’s William Booth Junior & senior High school that gutted fire on March 4th 2015.

Philadelphia, PA USA - Following a successful World Bank IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara M. Konneh convened a town hall meeting in Philadelphia, USA

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Following prolonged discussions and negotiations, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Amara M. Konneh has signed on behalf of the Liberian Government, a 20 million United States Dollars loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to assist with the rehabilitation of the Roberts International Airport (RIA) runway.

SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. I am extremely pleased to welcome Her Excellency, Dr. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the president of Liberia, here to America and to the Department of State. President Sirleaf is a very distinguished world leader, the deserving recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, and the first woman elected head of state in Africa.

Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh has assured residents of Nippy Town Community that the Government remains committed in providing basic social services for all Liberians, including safe drinking water, electricity and access to good road network.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Ministry of Finance & Development Planning assures Liberians and our development partners that every measure is being taken to maintain macroeconomic stability, and ensure effective management of the economy during this difficult period as our country experiences the crippling socioeconomic impact of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

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Tanneh Geraldine Brunson, Deputy Minister for Budget and Development Planning, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Republic of Liberia. She is responsible for preparing the framework and implementation of the National Budget and providing guidance and support in preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development plans, programs and projects. She brings to the job, significant experience in public financial management including the budget development and management policies, coordinating with all sectors, as well as, development partners on translating government plans into reality.

Career Highlights She’s currently leading a reform that seeks to promote gender equity and inclusive participation of vulnerable groups in the national development process .The Government’s focus is to make the public financial reforms and in particular, Gender Responsive Budgeting a tool for contributing towards inclusive growth. The aim is to ensure that allocation and expenditure of public finances are done in a gender responsive manner so that budget becomes a redistributive means to address entrenched gender-specific inequalities. To that effect she has galvanized general consensus for integrating the gender responsive budgeting (GRPB) process as part of the overall public financial reforms initiative.

As Deputy Minister for Budget and Development Planning, she alone with her technical team was able to lead on the institutionalization of Decentralization at the county level. This framework is a mechanism to ensure budgetary and financial management processes are implemented in the local government structure. As the result of these engagements, county service centers are now setup in all fifteen counties.

Later, as Coordinator of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Secretariat, she coordinated the establishment and management of a new MTFE budget process and redirected resources to ensure that the budget serves as a key policy tool to implement Government’s economic and development priorities.She gained valuable experience working in the public sector (human services) for fifteen years in several management positions, including Department of Health and Human Resources for the Montgomery County Government and the Government of the State of Maryland, USA. There, she evaluated Federal, State and Local Governments subsidy program operations to assess integrity and quality, formulated policies, interpreted regulations and procedures for implementation.

Monrovia, Liberia - World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim arrives in Liberia on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 to further strengthen the Bank’s continuing response to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Dr. Kim will meet President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and senior officials of the Liberian Government.

Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister on Tuesday was joined by the Head of the European Union delegation in Liberia to officially cut the ribbon, dedicating the new National Authorizing Office (NAO) on the grounds of the Executive Mansion on Capitol Hill.

Monrovia, Liberia - Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh has disclosed that as at October 31 the Ebola Trust Fund received a total of US$14.282 million for the fight against the Ebola disease.

Konneh said of this amount, the Ebola Trust Fund has disbursed US$8.387 million to and on behalf of various government entities.

Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara M. Konneh has concluded  constructive country-level discussions with the officials of the World Bank, IMF and other development partners aimed at mobilizing support for the government’s fight against the  Ebola epidemic.

The Authorities of the Ministry of Finance & Development Planning wish to inform the general public and our development partners that consistent with its PRESS RELEASE of October 8, 2014, health workers assigned in Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) are being paid their hazard pay for the month of September.

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IMF Chief Wants “Budget Support” For Liberia

The Millennium Challenge Corporation has pledged its commitment to assisting the government of Liberia in supporting a post-Ebola Economic Stabilization and Recovery Plan.

World Bank President Dr. Jim Yong Kim says the world community was united with West Africa and Liberia in a concerted global effort to safeguard lives, noting “we are with you and will stand by you.”

Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Amara Konneh departs Liberia for Washington DC on Monday, 5th October, as part of a government delegation at the upcoming annual meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.

The high powered delegation which includes the Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Dr. Mills Jones,is expected to hold series of multilateral and bilateral discussions aimed at rallying support for the government’s

The Government of Liberia has signed its first three groundbreaking contract agreements with key implementing partners for the US$52m Ebola Emergency Response operation that is intended to accelerate Liberia’s response to the Ebola epidemic across the country.

At the ceremony held at the newly established Ebola Crisis Response Center Thursday in Sinkor,

Liberia has signed a landmark grant agreement of about $52 million dollars with the World Bank to accelerate the government’s response to the Ebola epidemic in the country. 

The new grant is part of the US$200 million Ebola emergency mobilization first announced by the WBG in early August. The WBG said that its new Ebola Emergency Response project mobilized

Liberia's Finance Minister Amara Konneh has disclosed that the government will prosecute people who misapplied funds intended to fight the deadly Ebola virus. In recent days, there has been accusation and counter accusations of officials of government managing funds intended to fight the disease, diverting those funds into their personal use.

The Office is charged with establishing standard and developing methods for creating project, creating project development toolkits, training government functionaries in project development and management, and providing advice to stakeholders on project quality and funding requirements.

Over the year, the PMO trained over 88 ministries and agencies in project development using its Project Management Template (PMT), and enhanced this tool by creating the National Project System, which serves as a giant filter that eliminates bad concepts, allowing viable ones to develop into comprehensive project plans. The exercise ensures that projects are developed prior to its inclusion in the following fiscal year budget.

The Office is charged with establishing standard and developing methods for creating project, creating project development toolkits, training government functionaries in project development and management, and providing advice to stakeholders on project quality and funding requirements.

Over the year, the PMO trained over 88 ministries and agencies in project development using its Project Management Template (PMT), and enhanced this tool by creating the National Project System, which serves as a giant filter that eliminates bad concepts, allowing viable ones to develop into comprehensive project plans. The exercise ensures that projects are developed prior to its inclusion in the following fiscal year budget.

The Office is charged with establishing standard and developing methods for creating project, creating project development toolkits, training government functionaries in project development and management, and providing advice to stakeholders on project quality and funding requirements.

Over the year, the PMO trained over 88 ministries and agencies in project development using its Project Management Template (PMT), and enhanced this tool by creating the National Project System, which serves as a giant filter that eliminates bad concepts, allowing viable ones to develop into comprehensive project plans. The exercise ensures that projects are developed prior to its inclusion in the following fiscal year budget.

The Public Financial Management Reforms Coordination Unit (RCU), was established within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning in 2010. The core mandate of the RCU is to facilitate coordination in implementing Government public financial management (PFM) reform agenda, ensuring the highest level of impact and promoting strong Government leadership and ownership of the priorities and outputs (outcomes) of the reform program.

The RCU serves as the Secretariat to the PFM Steering Committee (SC). The SC is the structure responsible for oversight over the reform program. It meets quarterly and is chaired by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning. As the Secretariat, the role of RCU is to report to the SC on the progress of implementation of the PFM program to enable it provide strategic policy direction and decision making role, pertaining to the reforms.

What we do

- Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the execution of the PFM Reform Strategy and Action Plan- Update the PFM policy monitoring framework (PFM matrix) - Work with component leads/thematic leads in guiding the implementation of the PFM program- Provide quarterly Briefs to the PFM Steering Committee- Evaluate proposal for financing emanating from PFM components-Liaise with Development Partners on program financing-Attend sessions of Development Partners on PFM related issue- Consolidate annual work plans and budgets of the components for clearance by the Steering Committee-Program management of the Integrated Public Financial Management Reform Project (IPFMRP)-Liaise regularly with the World Bank and African Development Bank for clearances on financing activities under the IPFMRP-Facilitates PFM donor coordination- Follow-up with components on the implementation of SC actions - Generate working documents and any other technical document required for the review, deliberation and approval of the SC

RCU coordinating with Development partners

The Public Financial Management Reforms Coordination Unit (RCU), was established within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning in 2010. The core mandate of the RCU is to facilitate coordination in implementing Government public financial management (PFM) reform agenda, ensuring the highest level of impact and promoting strong Government leadership and ownership of the priorities and outputs (outcomes) of the reform program.

The RCU serves as the Secretariat to the PFM Steering Committee (SC). The SC is the structure responsible for oversight over the reform program. It meets quarterly and is chaired by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning. As the Secretariat, the role of RCU is to report to the SC on the progress of implementation of the PFM program to enable it provide strategic policy direction and decision making role, pertaining to the reforms.

What we do

- Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the execution of the PFM Reform Strategy and Action Plan- Update the PFM policy monitoring framework (PFM matrix) - Work with component leads/thematic leads in guiding the implementation of the PFM program- Provide quarterly Briefs to the PFM Steering Committee- Evaluate proposal for financing emanating from PFM components-Liaise with Development Partners on program financing-Attend sessions of Development Partners on PFM related issue- Consolidate annual work plans and budgets of the components for clearance by the Steering Committee-Program management of the Integrated Public Financial Management Reform Project (IPFMRP)-Liaise regularly with the World Bank and African Development Bank for clearances on financing activities under the IPFMRP-Facilitates PFM donor coordination- Follow-up with components on the implementation of SC actions - Generate working documents and any other technical document required for the review, deliberation and approval of the SC

RCU coordinating with Development partners

The Public Financial Management Reforms Coordination Unit (RCU), was established within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning in 2010. The core mandate of the RCU is to facilitate coordination in implementing Government public financial management (PFM) reform agenda, ensuring the highest level of impact and promoting strong Government leadership and ownership of the priorities and outputs (outcomes) of the reform program.

The RCU serves as the Secretariat to the PFM Steering Committee (SC). The SC is the structure responsible for oversight over the reform program. It meets quarterly and is chaired by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning. As the Secretariat, the role of RCU is to report to the SC on the progress of implementation of the PFM program to enable it provide strategic policy direction and decision making role, pertaining to the reforms.

What we do

- Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the execution of the PFM Reform Strategy and Action Plan- Update the PFM policy monitoring framework (PFM matrix) - Work with component leads/thematic leads in guiding the implementation of the PFM program- Provide quarterly Briefs to the PFM Steering Committee- Evaluate proposal for financing emanating from PFM components-Liaise with Development Partners on program financing-Attend sessions of Development Partners on PFM related issue- Consolidate annual work plans and budgets of the components for clearance by the Steering Committee-Program management of the Integrated Public Financial Management Reform Project (IPFMRP)-Liaise regularly with the World Bank and African Development Bank for clearances on financing activities under the IPFMRP-Facilitates PFM donor coordination- Follow-up with components on the implementation of SC actions - Generate working documents and any other technical document required for the review, deliberation and approval of the SC

RCU coordinating with Development partners

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The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning wishes to dispel a very malicious and unfounded rumor circulating, that Minister Amara Konneh was tested and diagnosed positive of the deadly Ebola virus and currently in quarantine.
 
This rumor is untrue and has already been dismissed by authorities of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Liberia. The Ministry insists that neither the Minister nor any Ministry officials have been quarantined, as being falsely rumored.

In the wake of the rapid spread of the deadly Ebola virus and the recent untimely death of Mr. Patrick Sawyer, Coordinator of the ECOWAS National Unit at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, having contracted the virus, the Ministry wishes to announce the following measures to ensure public safety and instill confidence in users of services at the Ministry.
 
At the very highest level of the Ministry, all senior officials coming in direct or indirect contact with Mr. Sawyer have been placed on the prescribed 21 days observatory surveillance period starting July 20th, the day Mr. Sawyer departed the country for Nigeria.

Monrovia July 7, 2014 – Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, former Prime Minister of Niger and Chief Executive Officer of the NEPAD Agency, was on Friday, July 4th, 2014 installed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Secretariat, succeeding Mr. Assefa Shifa who held the post ad interim since 2008.

Presiding over the handover ceremony was Hon. Amara M. Konneh, Liberia’s Acting Minister of Finance and Development Planning and Chair of the Committee of APRM Focal Points, which directs the administration of the Mechanism.

Minister Amara Konneh maintains that Liberia continues to make progress in improving the educational sector but that such feat remains slow and expenditure in the sector poorly prioritized. He warns: “We need to change that.”

According to Minister Konneh, the share of total spending on education in the national budget is low, at around 12%, although donors provide over half of spending in the sector.